# Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update: A Return to Island Life
The eagerly-awaited 3.0 update for *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* has officially launched, drawing back former players to their once-neglected islands. This update offers a combination of fresh content, split between a complimentary segment accessible to all users and a paid extension exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 owners.
## Key Features of the Update
### Kapp’n’s Seaside Hotel
Central to the 3.0 update is Kapp’n’s seaside hotel, now built on island piers. Isabelle will announce the hotel’s grand opening, where players can meet Kapp’n and Tom Nook. The main objective involves embellishing rooms with Leilani, Kapp’n’s spouse. Players can assist her in transforming two rooms daily, earning 200 tickets for each decorated room. Soon, tourists will fill these spaces, exploring the island and engaging with residents.
### Hotel Pier Customization
The hotel pier is also customizable, allowing players to inject their personality into the wooden structures. While some restrictions exist due to fixed installations, players can still enjoy personalizing the area with seasonal decor, including delightful winter-themed decorations.
### Resetti’s Reset Service
Another noteworthy addition is Resetti, who offers players the chance to reset parts of their island for a daily charge of 60,000 bells. The first use of his service is free, presenting a cost-effective option for players desiring significant modifications to their island design.
## Enhancements to Gameplay
### New Movement Mechanics
This update brings forth new movement functionalities that allow for more precise actions such as terraforming and decorating. By holding the L button, players can move in a grid system, enhancing accuracy in item placement and digging.
### Crafting Improvements
Crafting has been refined as well. Players can now craft using items straight from their home inventory without the need to carry materials in their pockets. This streamlining provides a smoother crafting experience, especially with the new bulk crafting feature, enabling players to create up to 10 items simultaneously.
## Conclusion
With the 3.0 update, *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* introduces both significant and subtle enhancements to elevate the gameplay experience. Whether it’s embellishing Kapp’n’s hotel, interacting with new tourist characters, or enjoying improved crafting mechanics, players have numerous reasons to return to their islands and immerse themselves once more in the delightful world of New Horizons.
