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New in January
This month's events
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 New Year's Snow(PCC) 1st–3rd Fukubukuro
(DnM/DnM+) 1st–8th Tortimer's Origami Party
(PCC) 5th–9th Golden Fishing Goals
(PCC) 7th Seven Herbs Day
(DnM+) 10th–18th Fishing Tourney (On Ice!)
(PCC) 12th Adulthood Day
(DnM+) 15th–19th Fresh Fruit Goals
(PCC) 17th Fishing Tourney
(CF/NL) 18th Fishing Tourney
(WW) 20th–30th Frosty Scavenger Hunt
(PCC) 25th Flea Market
(CF) 25th–31st Scallop Scoop-Up Goals
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 New Year's DayDec 22nd — Jan 5th  ShōgatsuDec 22nd — Jan 5th  Nanakusa GayuJan 5th — Jan 7th  Big Game CelebrationJan 15th — Feb 15th  Groundhog DayJan 25th — Feb 2nd  SetsubunJan 25th — Feb 3rd  Carnival of VeniceJan 26th — Feb 17th |
Creatures in New Horizons
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New in the northern hemisphere 
- No new creatures this month!
New in the southern hemisphere 
Latest releases
News
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15th January 2026
Version 3.0 of New Horizons has been released a day earlier than the scheduled date of January 15, with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition standalone game and upgrade pack being released as scheduled.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tetris 99 theme
6th January 2026
Nintendo has announced that from January 8 to 12, players will be able to unlock an Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme in Tetris 99 during the 51st Maximus Cup event.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf on Nintendo Music
3rd Nov 2025
30th October 2025
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be receiving a paid Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with enhancements and new content, alongside a free 3.0 update, both releasing January 15, 2026.
New Horizons theme on Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
21st May 2025
Nintendo has released an Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed alarm scene for the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo.
Featured fanart
Every month, Nookipedia collaborates with the community to feature a new piece of fanart.
Check back in February for the next artwork!
Check back in February for the next artwork!
Community poll
Are you excited for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
You voted for "I'm only excited for the 3.0 update." on January 17, 2026 at 08:38. You can change your vote by clicking a different answer below.
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Trivia
Did you know?
- Nindori (pictured) was designed by a fan as part of a design contest held by Nintendo DREAM magazine for a Nintendo GameCube-themed mascot.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold more copies than all other Animal Crossing games combined.
- The cover art for Dòngwù Sēnlín features Blathers, O'Hare, and Maelle, despite them not appearing in the game.
- Three unreleased DLC items for Animal Crossing: City Folk were discovered in the files for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Save Data Update Channel.
- The ringside seating wallpaper in Animal Crossing plays a unique sound and animation only when a judge's bell is placed in the room and rung.
Today's birthdays
Want more? See the list of all birthdays in New Horizons.
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