{"id":24083,"date":"2021-11-04T04:21:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T04:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/how-to-download-animal-crossing-2-0-update"},"modified":"2024-07-19T20:42:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T20:42:22","slug":"how-to-download-animal-crossing-2-0-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/animal-crossing\/how-to-download-animal-crossing-2-0-update","title":{"rendered":"How to download Animal Crossing 2.0 update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans have been craving new content following a dry period filled with little to no updates. Now, it seems Nintendo has delivered the goods earlier than expected as the 2.0 update has dropped early.<\/p>\n<p>Announced in the latest Animal Crossing centric Nintendo Direct, New Horizons&#8217; 2.0 update was scheduled for release this upcoming 5th November, however, thousands of players reported on 3rd November that the update was available for download.<\/p>\n<p>The 2.0 update includes both free and paid DLC, the first and only premium expansion the game will receive according to Nintendo itself, made available via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/video-games\/n64-and-sega-genesis-games-coming-to-nintendo-switch-new-online-membership-revealed\">Nintendo Online Expansion Pack subscription<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to download the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-figure\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" contenteditable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/0sj4p9WcfWvWBtAbysNUEEEoHTMC0rMzUf6I4en-2aM\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzMi9WYWxvcmFudC9SaW90X1hfQXJjYW5lL2FuaW1hbF9jcm9zc2luZ18yJTJDMC5wbmc\" alt=\"animal crossing 2.0 update how to download\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption contenteditable=\"false\">The 2.0 update will bring new life to Animal Crossing. (Picture: Nintendo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Getting your hands on the 2.0 version is relatively easy, for the vast majority, the game will update automatically as soon as you try to boot it up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, if you&#8217;ve disabled the Auto-Update Software feature in your Nintendo Switch, you may need to take a few extra steps to update your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-figure\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" contenteditable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/oi0-bQhf4pIsVL6HzJ55fSUx9cH4MaivIaesrAXgkD0\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzMi9WYWxvcmFudC9SaW90X1hfQXJjYW5lL3VwZGF0ZS5qcGc\" alt=\"animal crossing 2.0 update\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption contenteditable=\"false\">Manually downloading the 2.0 update is simple. (Picture: Nintendo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>On the Home screen, select the Animal Crossing: New Horizons logo.<\/li>\n<li>Press the + button while hovering over it.<\/li>\n<li>Search for the Software Update option and select Via the Internet.<\/li>\n<li>The 2.0 should start downloading!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you get into the game, Isabelle will start briefing you on some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/animal-crossing\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-2-0-update-release-date-new-features-locations-activities-furniture-and-more\">new content players can get access to<\/a>, including boat tours and the grand opening of The Roost, a 24\/7 locale for villagers to relax together while trying some sweet beverages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/animal-crossing\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-what-happens-if-you-unsubscribe-from-nso-ep\">Animal Crossing: New Horizons &#8211; What happens if you unsubscribe from NSO + EP<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>And that&#8217;s it, for more on all things Animal Crossing, check out our dedicated section filled with news, guides, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image courtesy of Nintendo.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans have been craving new content following a dry period filled with little to no updates. 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