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Switch 2 - 1/15/2026

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

A carefree new life is just beyond the horizon! Step off the plane and onto your very own deserted island where new friends, discoveries and opportunities are waiting for you. Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy the sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons uses the unique features of the console to offer even more ways to enjoy your island paradise!

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Developer
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5
Publisher
Nintendo

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Critic average

81

Average of 12 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

81

12 scored reviews

Total coverage

12

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Score range

60–100

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Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 81 across 12 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.

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12 included scored reviews

90–1005 reviews · 42%
80–893 reviews · 25%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 703 reviews · 25%
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review

Published 1/17/2026

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Score

60

-21 vs critic avg

Alex Olney

Nintendo Life

Review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cheap Upgrade, But Lacking Substance

Published 1/15/2026

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Score

60

-21 vs critic avg

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