• The New Horizons 3.0 update is here and we're hosting an eShop gift card giveaway! Each participant will also earn up to 60 forum bells. To participate, visit the event thread in the New Horizons board here. Good luck!

🏝️ New Horizons Update Version 3.0 Giveaway

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🏝️New Horizons Update Version 3.0 Giveaway🏝️


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With the release of the Free Update Ver.3.0 and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we thought a giveaway would be the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Kapp'n's family and much more!

We'll be raffling off Nintendo eShop cards for 2 lucky winners, which can be used to buy the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack (or if you don't have a Switch 2, whatever else you like)! As a bonus, every entry will earn 30 Bells! You can enter up to twice to earn Bells (60 Bells total), but each member will only be entered into the Nintendo eShop card raffle once.

🎟️ How to Enter


  1. Take an in-game screenshot showing one of your favorite features from the Ver.3.0 Free Update! This could be a room you decorated in your hotel, using the new collaboration items, making a Slumber Island with friends, or more!
  2. Write a caption for your image (1-3 sentences).
  3. Include two screenshots in total:
    • Your entry
    • A proof shot of your in-game character saying your TBT username.
  4. Check the entry box when posting.

You have until 11:59 PM EST on 21 January 2026 to enter. Good luck!


🎟️ Prizes


Two winners will each receive one Nintendo eShop gift card valued at: USD $10 (United States), CAD $10 (Canada), GBP £15 (United Kingdom), EU €15 (Europe), or AUD $15 (Australia). Unfortunately, we're unlikely to be able to provide eShop cards for other regions, sorry! Each member with at least one accepted entry will be entered into a randomly drawn raffle (one raffle entry per member).

Every entry will earn 30 Bells, and each member can enter up to twice to earn Bells (60 Bells total).

Note: If you would like to enter to earn Bells but would not like to be entered into the Nintendo eShop card raffle, please note that in your entry.


🎟️ Rules


  • Entries must be original and meet the theme of exploring the Ver.3.0 update.​
  • Entries should contain a short caption of 1-3 sentences.​
  • Your entry must contain two screenshots: one of your entry, and one of your in-game character saying your TBT username as proof.​
  • Do not edit your post after submitting unless asked by staff.​
  • Check the entry box to mark your submission as an entry (but if you forget, we'll fix this for you).​


🎟️ Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Do I have to use the Ver.3.0 Free Update?
A:
Yes! We're excited to celebrate these new features during this giveaway.

Q: Is there a word limit to the description?
A:
You won't be penalized, but three sentences at most, please!

Q: May player characters, villagers, or NPCs be in the screenshots?
A:
Of course!

Q: Can I use custom designs created by other people?
A:
Yes.

Q: Can I exclude my player character from the scene?
A:
Yes, just make sure they are in your proof photo saying your TBT username.

Q: Can I use in-game filters or frames?
A:
Yes!

Q: I can’t upload screenshots. Can I submit a photo of my screen instead?
A:
You can, just make sure it's clear, and remember to include both required photos.

Q: Can I use a custom design that says my TBT username instead of showing my character saying it?
A:
Yes, that's perfectly fine.

Q: How do I take photos and screenshots in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
A:
To take a screenshot, press the "Capture Button" (a square button with a circle inside of it) on the left Joy-Con. You can take pictures using the Camera app in your Nook Phone. To access the Camera app, press the "SL" button on the left Joy-Con to bring up your Nook Phone menu, and then select the purple Camera or Pro Camera app. While in the Camera app, take a picture by pressing the "+" button on the right Joy-Con. You can find a more detailed guide here.


🎟️ Credits


Many thanks to Jeremy for the technical setup and for providing the prizes!
 
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Update 3.0

one of my favourite things about this early released update, is finally getting more of the older female representation back in the forms of finally being reunited with Grams! Theres always something comforting when there are characters who just feel like those we love who give the best cuddles, and of course a nan’s hug cant be beaten!!

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🏝️New Horizons Update Version 3.0 Giveaway🏝️


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With the release of the Free Update Ver.3.0 and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we thought a giveaway would be the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Kapp'n's family and much more!

We'll be raffling off Nintendo eShop cards for 2 lucky winners, which can be used to buy the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack (or if you don't have a Switch 2, whatever else you like)! As a bonus, every entry will earn 30 Bells! You can enter up to twice to earn Bells (60 Bells total), but each member will only be entered into the Nintendo eShop card raffle once.

🎟️ How to Enter


  1. Take an in-game screenshot showing one of your favorite features from the Ver.3.0 Free Update! This could be a room you decorated in your hotel, using the new collaboration items, making a Slumber Island with friends, or more!
  2. Write a caption for your image (1-3 sentences).
  3. Include two screenshots in total:
    • Your entry
    • A proof shot of your in-game character saying your TBT username.
  4. Check the entry box when posting.

You have until 11:59 PM EST on 21 January 2026 to enter. Good luck!


🎟️ Prizes


Two winners will each receive one Nintendo eShop gift card valued at: USD $10 (United States), CAD $10 (Canada), GBP £15 (United Kingdom), EU €15 (Europe), or AUD $15 (Australia). Unfortunately, we're unlikely to be able to provide eShop cards for other regions, sorry! Each member with at least one accepted entry will be entered into a randomly drawn raffle (one raffle entry per member).

Every entry will earn 30 Bells, and each member can enter up to twice to earn Bells (60 Bells total).

Note: If you would like to enter to earn Bells but would not like to be entered into the Nintendo eShop card raffle, please note that in your entry.


🎟️ Rules


  • Entries must be original and meet the theme of exploring the Ver.3.0 update.​
  • Entries should contain a short caption of 1-3 sentences.​
  • Your entry must contain two screenshots: one of your entry, and one of your in-game character saying your TBT username as proof.​
  • Do not edit your post after submitting unless asked by staff.​
  • Check the entry box to mark your submission as an entry (but if you forget, we'll fix this for you).​


🎟️ Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Do I have to use the Ver.3.0 Free Update?
A:
Yes! We're excited to celebrate these new features during this giveaway.

Q: Is there a word limit to the description?
A:
You won't be penalized, but three sentences at most, please!

Q: May player characters, villagers, or NPCs be in the screenshots?
A:
Of course!

Q: Can I use custom designs created by other people?
A:
Yes.

Q: Can I exclude my player character from the scene?
A:
Yes, just make sure they are in your proof photo saying your TBT username.

Q: Can I use in-game filters or frames?
A:
Yes!

Q: I can’t upload screenshots. Can I submit a photo of my screen instead?
A:
You can, just make sure it's clear, and remember to include both required photos.

Q: Can I use a custom design that says my TBT username instead of showing my character saying it?
A:
Yes, that's perfectly fine.

Q: How do I take photos and screenshots in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
A:
To take a screenshot, press the "Capture Button" (a square button with a circle inside of it) on the left Joy-Con. You can take pictures using the Camera app in your Nook Phone. To access the Camera app, press the "SL" button on the left Joy-Con to bring up your Nook Phone menu, and then select the purple Camera or Pro Camera app. While in the Camera app, take a picture by pressing the "+" button on the right Joy-Con. You can find a more detailed guide here.


🎟️ Credits


Many thanks to Jeremy for the technical setup and for providing the prizes!
HEYA!! I love this update and especially the Splatoon items!! (I'm a Splatoon fanatic lol) I have just got the update because I'm in the UK! I haven't got Cece yet, I'm nearly there though! My island is called Cupcake, and I'm going to have a Splatoon theme! :D
 

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Honestly, it's hard to choose which feature of update 3.0 I like the best. However, I am a stickler for quality of life improvements in games so I will have to choose bulk crafting taking the top spot for me, especially since I'm still decorating my island- it's a time saver for sure! Also shoutout to the fact we can decorate the little area in front of the hotel, that's pretty good too. :')
 

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My favorite bits about this update are the quality of life updates as well as the LoZ collab! I really adore Mineru's design and I'm thankful I have the means to get her in my campsite. c: I can't wait to see the islands people end up creating with the legend of zelda items!!
 

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My favourite thing about the update is that WE HAVE AN UPDATE! It's been so long I forgot how it feels to have new things in acnh. I like the collabs with Zelda and Splatoon, but I am really excited to play in the hotel and have so many QoL features to make everything easier when it comes to crafting specifically.

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My favorite new feature from the update is the quality of life improvements for crafting. The addition of bulk crafting and materials being pulled from your home inventory makes the process a lot more streamlined. I only wish this was implemented sooner!

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One of my favourite features of the update so far has been meeting the new amiibo villagers (and seeing their items)! I was so thrilled to discover that Mineru's third eye is functional!
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Standard appearance with third eye closed

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Proof shot

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I can't believe there's another giveaway?! You staff are too generous!!

First Entry

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okay I know this image is very lame but one of my favorite new feautures from the 3.0 update is the L1 button that lets you do a little hop and also gives you the ability to shuffle to the left, right, front, or back. If it worked across bridges and inclines/underneath pergolas then it would be the superior way of travelling

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Honorable mention goes to the lights underneath the dock hitting the water... that is a NICE detail
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foiled by the incline!!!!!
 
First Entry~

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My favourite would be getting more cool items, this is what I came for~!
Some of these new items are PERFECT for an abandoned town/foresty vibe feel, the flower item is probably my favourite?​
Day 2 of the hotel, and Violet has come to stay and be apart of the photo lol​

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