HORI Announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons Accessories for Switch 2
Accessory manufacturer HORI has revealed a new line of licensed accessories themed around Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch 2 hardware.
The collection is scheduled to arrive in Japan on June 30, 2026, and includes Horipad controllers, protective pouches for Switch 2, and a themed headset.
Background and context
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a title developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, originally released on March 20, 2020.
HORI, a long-established Japanese peripheral maker, has a history of producing licensed controllers and accessories for Nintendo platforms, including various products for the Nintendo Switch family.
What HORI announced
HORI confirmed the new accessory line features two distinct design motifs tied to Animal Crossing characters and artwork: a Tom Nook themed set labeled DIY Life, and a Celeste themed set labeled Celeste and the Starry Night.
The product range comprises Horipad controllers, Switch 2 pouches, and a headset, all styled to match the respective motifs.
HORI has set the Japan release date for June 30, 2026.
Rewritten statement
HORI said the line will pair two character-driven designs, Tom Nook and Celeste, with practical peripherals for Switch 2, including Horipad controllers, protective pouches and a headset, and that the products will launch in Japan on June 30, 2026.
Verified details
- Manufacturer: HORI Co., Ltd.
- License property: Animal Crossing: New Horizons (developed by Nintendo EPD, published by Nintendo)
- Products announced: Horipad controllers, Switch 2 pouches, headset
- Design themes: Tom Nook (DIY Life) and Celeste (Celeste and the Starry Night)
- Confirmed release territory and date: Japan, June 30, 2026
What this means for gamers and retailers
The announcement continues HORI's pattern of producing officially licensed Nintendo accessories that mirror in-game aesthetics.
Collectors and players who follow Animal Crossing merchandise should note the confirmed Japan date; HORI's distribution and any additional regional release details will be set by the company and its retail partners.
For updates, check official HORI communications and Nintendo's retail announcements, including eShop and regional retailers.
Accessory manufacturer HORI has revealed a new line of licensed accessories themed around Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch 2 hardware.
The collection is scheduled to arrive in Japan on June 30, 2026, and includes Horipad controllers, protective pouches for Switch 2, and a themed headset.
Background and context
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a title developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, originally released on March 20, 2020.
HORI, a long-established Japanese peripheral maker, has a history of producing licensed controllers and accessories for Nintendo platforms, including various products for the Nintendo Switch family.
What HORI announced
HORI confirmed the new accessory line features two distinct design motifs tied to Animal Crossing characters and artwork: a Tom Nook themed set labeled DIY Life, and a Celeste themed set labeled Celeste and the Starry Night.
The product range comprises Horipad controllers, Switch 2 pouches, and a headset, all styled to match the respective motifs.
HORI has set the Japan release date for June 30, 2026.
Rewritten statement
HORI said the line will pair two character-driven designs, Tom Nook and Celeste, with practical peripherals for Switch 2, including Horipad controllers, protective pouches and a headset, and that the products will launch in Japan on June 30, 2026.
Verified details
- Manufacturer: HORI Co., Ltd.
- License property: Animal Crossing: New Horizons (developed by Nintendo EPD, published by Nintendo)
- Products announced: Horipad controllers, Switch 2 pouches, headset
- Design themes: Tom Nook (DIY Life) and Celeste (Celeste and the Starry Night)
- Confirmed release territory and date: Japan, June 30, 2026
What this means for gamers and retailers
The announcement continues HORI's pattern of producing officially licensed Nintendo accessories that mirror in-game aesthetics.
Collectors and players who follow Animal Crossing merchandise should note the confirmed Japan date; HORI's distribution and any additional regional release details will be set by the company and its retail partners.
For updates, check official HORI communications and Nintendo's retail announcements, including eShop and regional retailers.
