Animal Crossing New Horizons Offers Gifts to Subscribers

Nintendo's Animal Crossing New Horizons Resurfaces on Switch 2 with Major Update and Subscriber Gifts (January 2026)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Animal Crossing: New Horizons became a haven for many players. Five years after its release, this Nintendo Switch exclusive is poised for another surge in popularity with its debut on the Switch 2, scheduled for January 15, 2026. Concurrent with the launch, a major free update is anticipated, introducing new features, villagers, improvements, and previously unreleased content. To build excitement, Nintendo is already offering gifts to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

Animal Crossing New Horizons Offers Free Classic Avatars to Nintendo Switch Online Members before December 2025

Anticipation is building as the updates are expected in January 2026, and many players are returning to Animal Crossing: New Horizons to prepare their islands and reconnect with villagers. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version has sparked considerable excitement, and Nintendo is rewarding players with free avatars for Nintendo Switch Online members who play before year's end. These new avatars feature a more classic design. Nintendo Switch Online members can now redeem three new game icons featuring Meli, Mello, Rodrigue, and Morris. Unlike previous offerings, these avatars do not include frames or backgrounds. Each Animal Crossing: New Horizons avatar can be redeemed for 10 Platinum Points, earned by playing online weekly or by launching specific games like ACNH. Members can claim these rewards until December 2, 2025, at 1:59 AM (French time). To redeem the avatars, navigate to the Missions and Rewards section of your Nintendo Switch Online subscription and select the Animal Crossing icon. Here are the steps to acquire the avatars: 1. Turn on your Nintendo Switch. 2. Select the Nintendo Switch Online icon. 3. Go to the Missions and Rewards section (marked by a gift icon). 4. Hover over the Animal Crossing: New Horizons tile.

Claim Your Free Classic Avatars for Nintendo Switch Online Profiles in Animal Crossing New Horizons

5. Select the avatar you want and click Exchange. 6. Repeat for each avatar you wish to claim. These simple steps allow players to easily redeem their avatars and further customize their Nintendo Switch Online profiles.

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