Katarzyna Petru
Nintendo has released update 3.0.1 for its biggest hit, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This is the second patch this year and another signal that the company is still actively supporting the production, even though several years have passed since its release. The update includes changes for both the classic Switch and the new version of the hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2. Some of the changes apply to both platforms, but owners of the newer console have also received fixes dedicated solely to their version.
End of slowdowns and bugs with fences
The list of fixes common to both editions is specific. The most important changes include: the removal of frame drops when leaving the hotel to go to the island, fixing a bug that caused fences to disappear or duplicate when landscaping, improving Tommy's and Timmy's behaviour in Nook’s Cranny, corrections in the positioning of items in the catalogue used for photographing and decorating interiors. These are minor elements, but in a game based on peaceful exploration and island building, such details are significant for the enjoyment of the gameplay.
ChooseTV 2 with improved sky and weaker rumble
Players using Nintendo ChooseTV 2 have received two additional patches. The first addressed a visual bug that caused clouds on the horizon to be displayed at the wrong angle. The second change provoked more emotion. Nintendo adjusted the intensity of the controller's vibrations to the level known from the original ChooseTV. Previously, the rumble in the ChooseTV 2 version was noticeably stronger, which some players considered an advantage, especially during fishing or using the pole. Now, the vibrations have been standardised. Voices in the community are suggesting that a better solution would be an option to adjust the strength of the effect in the settings.
Patch 3.0.1 arrives at a time when players are still discussing the value of the paid version on ChooseTV 2. Many are hoping not only for technical fixes but also for new content. Among fans, the topic of an expanded multiplayer mode reminiscent of the classic Tortimer Island from earlier entries in the series keeps resurfacing. For now, however, the update focuses on stability and performance quality.
Update 3.0.1 does not introduce a revolution, but organises technical shortcomings and improves gameplay comfort on both generations of hardware. The most excitement is generated by the decision to standardise vibrations on Switch 2. Now the question remains whether the next patches will also bring new content that the community is waiting for.
Source: Nintendo Life
