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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is back thanks to the Switch 2 Edition and version 3.0 update. Since it’s been years since the last major update to the game, it might be difficult to get back in the swing of the gameplay, with an overwhelming amount of options. In this video, we’re giving a quick refresher on what to do when returning to your island!
0:00 Intro
0:55 Returning from an Extended Absence
2:00 Emotes
2:10 Save & Quit
2:20 Home Controls
2:50 Notable Apps
3:16 Resident Services Kiosk
4:02 Resident Services
4:38 Catching Critters
5:03 DIY & Cooking
5:40 Buying Produce Starters from Leif
6:15 Stamina Points
6:53 Sunday Morning Turnips
7:11 Visiting Dream Islands
7:25 The Day/Night Cycle
8:00 Simple Daily Checklist
Date: January 14, 2026
