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. 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.

New features

 * Sea creatures make their return in 1.3.0, including the swimming mechanic. There are 40 sea creatures in total, ten more than
 * Wet suits can be obtained from either Nook's Cranny, Nook Shopping, or Nook Stop.
 * Ear Shell, Clam, and Horsehair Crab did not return from
 * 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.
 * A small, stationary shadow has the chance to be a, and can be used for DIY recipes. However, it is not considered a sea creature.
 * The museum will host any sea creatures in the already existing fish exhibit.
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * A new Nook Shopping seasonal event has been added. To celebrate Tanabata, a traditional Japanese festival, is available to purchase throughout July.

Changed features

 * Leif, Saharah, and Kicks are no longer guaranteed to show up every week. Instead, any special visitor can appear on any weekday.
 * Saharah has received changes to her shopping dialog, allowing the player to continue the conversation after buying an item.
 * 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...
 * }
 * The names of the following items were changed:
 * Cake Dress →
 * Writing Chair →
 * Writing Desk →
 * Writing Poster →
 * Writing Poster →

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.