Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/1.3.0

The Free Summer Update (Wave 1) (version 1.3.0), known in Australia as the Free Update, was an update for released on July 3, 2020, with version 1.3.1 being released on July 10, 2020. This update marked the return of sea creatures and the swimming mechanic, and added a new NPC known as Gullivarrr. It was announced on June 25, 2020. Players who downloaded this update would receive a as a gift.

Sea creatures and swimming
Sea creatures and the swimming mechanic make their return in 1.3.0. In order to obtain sea creatures, the player must obtain a wet suit from either Nook's Cranny, Nook Shopping, or Nook Stop.

There are 40 sea creatures in total, ten more than. New sea creatures include Sea Pig, Slate Pencil Urchin, Moon Jellyfish, Mussel, Whelk, Gigas Giant Clam, Umbrella Octopus, Vampire Squid, Firefly Squid, Gazami Crab, Dungeness Crab, Sea Pineapple, and Venus' Flower Basket. The Ear Shell, Clam, and Horsehair Crab did not return from. The museum will host any sea creatures in the already existing fish exhibit.

Pascal
Pascal makes his return in 1.3.0, appearing when a player catches a Scallop. If the player chooses to give their scallop to Pascal, he will give them either a DIY recipe in the Mermaid Series, a, a , or a. Pearls can also be found from a small, stationary shadow, and can be used for DIY recipes. However, Pearls are not considered a sea creature.

Gullivarrr
Gullivarrr was a new NPC added in 1.3.0, with a similar mission as Gulliver, but requiring the player to dive in to find his. When completed, he will mail the player any furniture from the Pirate Series or pirate-themed clothing.

Events and holidays
A new Nook Shopping seasonal event has been added. To celebrate Tanabata, a traditional Japanese festival, is available to purchase throughout July.

Name changes
The names of the following items were changed:
 * Cake Dress →
 * Writing Chair →
 * Writing Desk →
 * Writing Poster →

Dialog changes
The following dialog changes were made:
 * Leif:
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 * I'd love to introduce you to all the little seeds and saplings I've got with me today!
 * I'd love to introduce you to all the little seeds and starts I've got with me today!
 * I'll be here if you change your mind.
 * I'll be here if you need me.
 * I've heard that my good pal Timmy started a shop here, so I thought I'd pay him a visit.
 * I've heard that my good pal Timmy moved out here, so I thought I'd pay him a visit.
 * Oh! Heya, . Isn't this the most perfect day to shop for flowers?
 * Oh! Hello! Isn't this the most perfect day to shop for flowers?
 * And it's currently in season, so you can enjoy those magical blossoms as soon as you plant this little friend.
 * This is the time of year when it looks its very best, so plant this little friend soon to see it in bloom.
 * }
 * Smug villagers:
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 * And it's currently in season, so you can enjoy those magical blossoms as soon as you plant this little friend.
 * This is the time of year when it looks its very best, so plant this little friend soon to see it in bloom.
 * }
 * Smug villagers:
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 * Glad you asked! Right now, I'm making a wonderful and amazing . I got the idea to make it from a crazy dream I had the other night.
 * Glad you asked! I'm just making ! The recipe came to me in a dream...
 * }
 * }

Character changes

 * Leif, Saharah, and Kicks are no longer guaranteed to show up every week. Instead, any special visitor can appear on any weekday. In the result of the change to NPC schedules, K.K. Slider now appears on Sundays instead of a Friday in the case of an event taking place on Saturday.
 * Saharah can now allow the player to continue the conversation after buying an item.
 * Wisp's item gifts chances have changed slightly. His clothing category price range of 300 – Bells 4999 has changed to 300 – Bells 2999.

In 1.3.0

 * Several fish names in Korean and Simplified Chinese were corrected.
 * A glitch to hide the camera UI was fixed, although the ability to hide the camera UI would be added in the 1.4.0 Summer Update (Wave 2).
 * An issue where players could walk out of bounds by using a table or a bench item was fixed.
 * An issue where a new villager would assume the exterior of the previously moved-out villager, commonly caused by time traveling backwards, was fixed.

In 1.3.1

 * An issue where players could not properly use a Zen Bridge or Red Zen Bridge placed on top of a cliff (third tier) was fixed.
 * An issue where a Wet Suit would not be available for sale within Nook's Cranny was fixed.
 * An issue where Hermit Crabs would appear in places other than the beach was fixed.
 * An issue where a dialogue bubble would improperly appear after speaking with a villager was fixed.