Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.9.0 Now Available (With Patch Notes)

Nintendo has released a new software update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons that now sees the Nintendo Switch exclusive on version 1.9.0.

This marks the return of the Bunny Day seasonal event, has added support for the Sanrio Collaboration amiibo cards and has introduced the Custom Design Pro Editor+ and Custom Designs Portal as new Nook Miles redemption options from the Nook Stop.

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

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Version 1.9.0 Patch Notes

The software has been updated if you see “Ver. 1.9.0” in the upper-right corner of the title screen.

General updates

• The Bunny Day seasonal event has been updated.
• Additional support for the Sanrio® Collaboration amiibo cards has been added.
• New miles redemption options have been added to the Nook Stop.
  • Custom Design Pro Editor+
    • Adds additional custom design slots and new pattern options.
  • Custom Designs Portal*
    • Adds access to the Custom Designs Portal from the Custom Designs app.
• The following content has also been added:
  • Additional limited-time seasonal items from Nook Shopping.
  • Nintendo Switch Online membership item*.

*A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to use the Custom Designs Portal and obtain the Nintendo Switch Online membership item.

Fixed issues

• Fixed an issue from Ver. 1.4.0 where if a player used a wand to transform, then swapped their wand for another item while their pockets are full, the player would no longer be able to remove the transformation outfit.
• Fixed an issue from Ver. 1.7.0 involving kits where a player could dig where they normally shouldn’t be able to if they change their mind after using the “Let me imagine it…” option.
• Other adjustments and corrections were made to improve the game play experience.