As the summer season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons draws to a close, it is unfortunate that the warmer months have not been highlighted with the same unique updates that were released during the summer season of 2020. While many events from last year, such as Wedding Season and the 2021 Fireworks Show, have been re-released, there has been a distinct lack of more expansive updates that add to the core gameplay. However, there is still a possibility that a larger update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be released in the near future, which could include the expansions that players have been clamoring to get their hands on.

When the Animal Crossing New Horizons Update will be released in 2021

While the summer events haven’t brought much in the way of new content, there’s a chance that New Horizons’ Fall updates will be more exciting than the summer events. A number of ACNH events in the spring, including International Museum Day and May Day, helped to expand the original content from 2020 by introducing new tasks, DIY recipes, and collectibles that were previously unavailable. While these updates were absent during the Summer season, it is possible that they will be included in the fall content from last year, introducing new crops besides pumpkins to be grown and harvested, new ways to celebrate Halloween, or a new menu to prepare for Thanksgiving Day, among other things.

According to Nintendo, a significant update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is currently in the works and will be released in the coming months. It is exciting news for fans who want to be able to do more while playing, despite the fact that little is known about what this update might include or when it will be released. As part of its 1.11.0 Fireworks Show update, Animal Crossing announced that it would be releasing free content later this year. The information stated that the content would be available immediately and would be ready by the end of the year. The possibility exists that this update will coincide with another New Horizons seasonal event that will include a small expansion to base gameplay, but there is also the possibility that it will be the much-anticipated Animal Crossing 2.0 update that many players have been waiting for over the past few months.

At the moment, there are numerous areas in which Nintendo could make improvements in an Animal Crossing: New Horizons update. Allowing players to add new features to their homes would be beneficial to those who have already purchased and completed all of the available upgrades on their existing homes. It would also provide additional storage space for new event items, as well as new areas for fans to decorate and design their own spaces. The addition of upgrades to Nook’s Cranny and the Able Sisters would also be a welcome addition, as it would potentially allow players to purchase more items from the daily available options. Making it possible for players to expand Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ islands could also be beneficial, as it would give them more room to design elaborate island layouts.

A major update could also provide an opportunity to improve the interactions between New Horizons and its villagers. As of right now, villagers can only display basic personality traits and engage in repetitive conversations, resulting in relationships that become shallow and boring to some players over time. New conversations, puzzles, and daily tasks that are initiated by villagers, as well as an increase in the number of villagers who are exclusive to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, could all be part of a major update. Any of these options would help to improve gameplay while also providing a new and exciting experience for fans.