Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history

'''Current version: 2.0.4 (released December 15, 2021)'''

From its release in March 2020 to November 2021,  Animal Crossing: New Horizons   received twelve free content updates and one paid DLC expansion. The free updates included content such as new events, gameplay elements, characters, and items. Each update was released at 10 AM (1 AM ), causing them to be released the night before their scheduled release date in some regions, such as the Americas. The expansion, however, was unlocked at 12 AM local time in all regions.

Online multiplayer can only be participated in if the most recent update is installed. The version number is displayed on the title screen and when talking to Orville about multiplayer functions.

Below is a timeline of updates, as well as their official North American patch notes where available. For more information, refer to the respective articles on each major update.