Animal Crossing: New Horizons Next Update To Release This Week

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a brand new update this week which will introduce new content as well as new twists to seasonal events.

The April 28 update introduces support for upcoming seasonal events like May Day, which will run from April 29 to May 7, International Museum Day, running from May 18 to May 31 and Wedding Season, which will run from June 1 to June 30.

Catch all the details on these seasonal events below.

May Day (April 29th to May 7th)

Collect a May Day ticket from Orville at the airport between the above dates and visit an island that’s totally unique. Seasoned travelers can look forward to a different destination to last year’s experience – take a trip and find out for yourself!

International Museum Day (May 18th to May 31st)

Visit your island’s museum between the above dates and take part in the special stamp rally that Blathers has organised to celebrate International Museum Day. You’ll also find stamps around the art gallery, so tour the whole museum and complete your stamp cards!

Wedding Season (June 1st to June 30th)

To celebrate the month of their wedding anniversary, Reese and Cyrus are visiting to Harv’s Island throughout June and they want you to help take some special wedding photos. Use your keen eye for style to decorate the scene and capture a memorable moment for them.

The additions included in the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons don’t end here. New seasonal items will be available on Nook Shopping in the coming months, starting with Japan’s Children’s Day (April 28 to May 5), UK’s annual Cheese Rolling event (May 22 to May 31), Mother’s Day (May 1 to May 31), Father’s Day (June 1 to June 30) and more.

The new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update will also mark the return of Bug Offs and Fishing Toruneys.

In addition to the free update content, Flick will be returning to the plaza by Resident Services for the monthly Bug Off. Get busy with your net on June 26th, July 24th, August 28th and September 25th to earn points that can be traded with him for some special items.

If you prefer your wildlife a little wetter, you can also look forward to the next Fishing Tourney. Watch for CJ appearing in the plaza on July 10th and go reel in some handsome rewards!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available on Nintendo Switch worldwide.