1.3.0 Free Summer Update (Wave 1)

← 1.2.0 April Free Update

Update history

1.4.0 Summer Update (Wave 2) →

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, 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.

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 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.
• 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 or pirate-themed clothing.
• A new Nook Shopping seasonal event has been added. To celebrate Tanabata, a traditional Japanese festival, Bamboo Grass is available to purchase throughout July.

Items added in 1.3.0

1.3.0 items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Item	Image	Type	Buy price	Sell price	Available from
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
Nook Inc. Wet Suit		Clothing	800 Nook Miles	4000 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
Communicator		Others	Not for sale	Cannot be sold	Diving

Includes data sourced from this Item Spreadsheet, compiled by 6480, noizhub, Ricky, chaiinchomp, saberslime, robotic_scarab, mollumisc, sunmarsh, kyrokey, obstinateRixatrix, jackiwi, Zalex, SuperHamster, kait, hyuum, Azarro, Czarcasm, cinnamon_swirlix, astronomyfortwo, Welcius, glowtopia, BriKun, Alyrei, dodocodes.com, StevieCoops, sneeze, Shiny190, TwistedPeach, LavaToaster, capstone, vmario, rocklamp, Alexis, Aeon, and PanchamBro.

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:

Original text	Modified text
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, <player name>. 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:

Original text	Modified text
Glad you asked! Right now, I'm making a wonderful and amazing <DIY recipe>. I got the idea to make it from a crazy dream I had the other night.	Glad you asked! I'm just making <DIY recipe>! The recipe came to me in a dream...

• 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

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.

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References

Game updates
New Horizons Full update history • 1.1.0 • 1.2.0 • 1.3.0 • 1.4.0 • 1.5.0 • 1.6.0 • 1.7.0 • 1.8.0 • 1.9.0 • 1.10.0 Pocket Camp Full update history New Leaf Full update history • Welcome amiibo Category • Project Pocket Camp