1.3.0 Free Summer Update (Wave 1)

Update History
← 1.2.0 April Free Update	→ 1.4.0 Summer Update (Wave 2)

The Free Summer Update (Wave 1) (version 1.3.0), known in Australia as the Free Update,^[1] was an update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons 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.^[2]

Returning features[edit]

Sea creatures make their return in 1.3.0, including the swimming mechanic. There are 40 sea creatures in total, ten more than New Leaf
- 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 Leaf
- 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 Pearl, 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 Mermaid Fishy Dress, a Mermaid Princess Dress, or a Pearl.

New features[edit]

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 Communicator. When completed, he will mail the player any furniture from the Pirate Series.
A new Nook Shopping seasonal event has been added. To celebrate Tanabata, a traditional Japanese festival, Bamboo Grass is available to purchase throughout July.

Changed features[edit]

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.
Corrected the names of several fish in Korean and Simplified Chinese.
The names of the following items were changed:
- Cake Dress → Wedding Dress
- Writing Chair → Study Chair
- Writing Desk → Study Desk
- Writing Poster → Study Poster

Bug fixes[edit]

In 1.3.1[edit]

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

Items added in 1.3.0[edit]

1.3.0 items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Item	Type	Buy Price	Sell Price	Available From
Bamboo Grass	Furniture	3080 Bells	770 Bells	Nook Shopping
Mermaid Bed	Furniture	Not for sale	22400 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Chair	Furniture	Not for sale	11140 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Closet	Furniture	Not for sale	11140 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Dresser	Furniture	Not for sale	22400 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Lamp	Furniture	Not for sale	13850 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Screen	Furniture	Not for sale	23300 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Shelf	Furniture	Not for sale	12900 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Sofa	Furniture	Not for sale	11200 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Table	Furniture	Not for sale	10480 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Vanity	Furniture	Not for sale	12650 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Wall Clock	Furniture	Not for sale	12290 Bells	Crafting
Pirate Barrel	Furniture	Not for sale	200 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate-Ship Cannon	Furniture	Not for sale	455 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate-Ship Helm	Furniture	Not for sale	280 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate-Treasure Chest	Furniture	Not for sale	20000 Bells	Gullivarrr
Sideways Pirate Barrel	Furniture	Not for sale	200 Bells	Gullivarrr
Horizontal-Striped Wet Suit	Clothing	3000 Bells	750 Bells	Nook's Cranny
Leaf-Print Wet Suit	Clothing	3000 Bells	750 Bells	Nook Shopping
Mermaid Fishy Dress	Clothing	Not for sale	1000 Bells	Pascal
Mermaid Princess Dress	Clothing	Not for sale	1500 Bells	Pascal
Mermaid Shoes	Clothing	Not for sale	450 Bells	Pascal
Mermaid Tiara	Clothing	Not for sale	1000 Bells	Pascal
Nook Inc. Snorkel	Clothing	500 Nook Miles	2500 Bells	Nook Miles Redemption
Pirate Bandanna	Clothing	Not for sale	200 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Beard	Clothing	Not for sale	245 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Boots	Clothing	Not for sale	660 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Dress	Clothing	Not for sale	630 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Eye Patch	Clothing	Not for sale	70 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Outfit	Clothing	Not for sale	750 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Pants	Clothing	Not for sale	800 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate's Hat	Clothing	Not for sale	860 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate-Treasure Crown	Clothing	Not for sale	2500 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate-Treasure Robe	Clothing	Not for sale	3000 Bells	Gullivarrr
Sea Captain's Coat	Clothing	Not for sale	1200 Bells	Gullivarrr
Snorkel Mask	Clothing	700 Bells	175 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Mermaid Flooring	Interior	Not for sale	20975 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Rug	Interior	Not for sale	10360 Bells	Crafting
Mermaid Wall	Interior	Not for sale	23520 Bells	Crafting
Pirate Flooring	Interior	Not for sale	750 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Rug	Interior	Not for sale	375 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pirate Wall	Interior	Not for sale	750 Bells	Gullivarrr
Pearl	Material	Not for sale	10000 Bells	Diving Pascal
Mermaid Fence	Fence	Not for sale	1310 Bells	Crafting
Communicator	Others	Not for sale	Cannot be sold	Diving

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