How to Buy ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ for Nintendo Switch 2 Online

How to Buy ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ for Nintendo Switch 2 Online If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In 2026, Nintendo is expanding its titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 with more games, like “Mario Kart World,” “Kirby Air Riders,” “Donkey Kong Bananza,” “ Metroid Prime 4: Beyond ” and others. In addition, the gaming company just dropped a new title to play that revisits a fan-favorite franchise, “Animal Crossing.” Enter “ Animal Crossing: New Horizons ” for Nintendo Switch 2, which is the first new “Animal Crossing” game for the new home console. The new game is available for purchase for $64.98 at Walmart , starting on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is an upgrade from the original Switch version, which was released in 2019. It features enhanced graphics that take advantage of the new hardware, while gameplay is improved with the use of the new Joy-Con 2 mouse controllers. Now decorating, or rearranging, your home is a bit more intuitive with a mouse. “ Animal Crossing: New Horizons ” now has new items, like a megaphone to call fellow Villagers - using the console’s built-in microphones. If you’re a fan of the “Animal Crossing” games, or just looking to build your own home and beach, then it’s likely you’d be a fan of the new “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” for Nintendo Switch 2. And since “ Animal Crossing: New Horizons ” is from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping. If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ or Peacock to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and other perks. Starting on Thursday, Jan. 15, “ Animal Crossing: New Horizons ” is available for Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart and Amazon . It’s priced at $64.98. In the meantime, you can watch the announcement trailer below.

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