Animal Crossing: New Horizons Adds 10 New Tracks to Nintendo Music App with 3.0 Update

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the charming life simulation title developed by Nintendo, continues to delight its community with fresh content.

The recent 3.0 update to the Nintendo Music app has brought significant enhancements, most notably the addition of ten new music tracks directly inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

These new compositions are now available for streaming via the Nintendo Music app, reinforcing Nintendo’s commitment to extended support and content for their flagship Nintendo Switch experiences.

Officially announced by Nintendo of America, the 3.0 update introduces a selection of tracks that reflect the distinctive ambiance and style of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

The titles include a variety of hotel-themed and Slumber Island-themed pieces.

Specifically, listeners can look forward to:

- Hotel

- Hotel Decorating

- Hotel VIP

- Hotel Jingle

- Slumber Island – Clear Afternoon

- Slumber Island – Rainy Afternoon

- Slumber Island – Snowy Afternoon

- Slumber Island – Clear Evening

- Slumber Island – Rainy Evening

- Slumber Island – Snowy Evening

In addition to the expanded soundtrack, the update features two new Nintendo Music-themed custom designs, which can be downloaded in-game.

Nintendo Switch Online members are able to access these designs through the Custom Design Portal in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

This integration allows players to personalize their island experiences further while enjoying new music both in-game and via mobile devices.

The Nintendo Music app is an exclusive benefit for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and is available at no additional cost for Android and iOS users.

This continued collaboration between Nintendo’s first-party development and online ecosystem underscores the platform-wide strategy to deepen user engagement.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, since its initial launch on March 20, 2020, has become the second-best-selling title for the Nintendo Switch, generating over 44 million units in global sales by early 2024.

The game’s broad appeal and robust post-launch support, such as the frequent music and design updates, contribute to its persistent popularity.

As part of the 3.0 release, existing owners of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch can also upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version for a nominal fee, ensuring cross-generational continuity for dedicated fans.

For a comprehensive list of all tracks currently available through the Nintendo Music app, users are encouraged to visit Nintendo’s official channels.

With these meaningful updates and the continually expanding soundtrack, Nintendo solidifies Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a cornerstone of its Switch ecosystem, offering players new reasons to revisit their islands and expand their listening libraries.