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title: "Animal Crossing New Horizons – version 1.2.0a"
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description: "After updating Animal Crossing New Horizons, your game should be version 1.2.0a. This update adds multiple island visitors"
author: "Patrick Dankers"
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Animal Crossing New Horizons - version 1.2.0a | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Animal Crossing New Horizons – version 1.2.0a](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/animal-crossing-new-horizons-version-120a.jpeg "Animal Crossing New Horizons – version 1.2.0a")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/animal-crossing-new-horizons-version-120a.jpeg)After updating Animal Crossing New Horizons, your game should be version 1.2.0a. This update adds multiple island visitors, including Leif’s Garden Shop and Jolly Redd’s Treasure.

The Museum has also been expanded to include an Art Gallery. You will also be able to take part in Nature Day staring April 23rd, the first of 4 in-game events that had been revealed.

## [](#animal-crossing-new-horizons-version-1-2-0a-patch-notes)Animal Crossing New Horizons – version 1.2.0a patch notes

- General updates
    - The following visiting merchants can now visit the island.
        - Leif (gardening shop)
        - Redd (Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler)
- Added seasonal events.
- Addressed issues to further ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.

### [](#nature-day-event)Nature Day Event

If it’s similar to past Earth Day events in previous games, players will engage in activities and earn rewards themed around environmentalism.

New content will be coming to the game and you can earn Nook Miles from doing activities like playing shrubs.

**Leif’s Garden Shop**

Leif will be appearing and selling all sorts of Gardening goodies

**Plant Shrubs**

New agriculture will be available in the form of shrubs

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