A football rug and various cheer megaphones.
The "a" suffix in Nintendo updates typically denotes a or a time-lock activation rather than a separate software download. In this case, version 1.7.0a was the specific version required to unlock the actual Festivale event on February 15th, ensuring players could not time-travel to the event before Nintendo's intended date. Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 3.0 – Free Update Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Update 1.7.0a ...
Any player who downloaded the update received a set of maracas as an in-game gift. Update 1.7.0a A football rug and various cheer megaphones
The star of the update is Pavé , a flamboyant peacock who arrives at the Resident Services plaza. Players can collect colorful feathers—including the rare Rainbow Feathers —floating across the island to trade for exclusive Festivale Series furniture and a special "passionate" dance from Pavé. Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 3
The release of (often referred to as the January Update) brought a vibrant wave of content to the island, centered primarily around the lively Festivale event. While the core update was released on January 28, 2021 , it laid the groundwork for festivities that spanned through February. Key Features of Update 1.7.0
A notable bug fix in this version finally allowed players to obtain the Mermaid Fence recipe from Pascal, which had been previously glitched. Quality of Life and Minor Adjustments