Animal Crossing New Horizons Update 1.8 is available now for download on the Nintendo Switch.

　　The update is being rolled out globally as we speak so be sure to check your Switch system if the update is already available in your region. Patch notes haven’t been shared just yet, but we do know that this new update adds support for the previously announced Super Mario Bros.-themed furniture and fashion items.

　　[Announcement]

　　The #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons free update is available now, bringing Super Mario Bros. themed furniture and fashion items for purchase on 3/1, as well as new seasonal items! Download the update and receive a free mushroom mural! #ACNH #SuperMario35 pic.twitter.com/tPLTWDXK8e

　　— Isabelle (@animalcrossing) February 25, 2021

　　The new Mario-themed items can be ordered within the game starting March 1st and includes various furniture items, clothes, wallpapers, and rugs. In addition to these new items, the update adds the iconic Super Mario Warp Pipe which allows players to warp to other places on the island.

　　We’ll update this post as soon as the official English release notes for this new update are released. For now, we've included the official Japanese patch notes (Google translated):

Ver. 1.8.0 [2021.2.25]

General

　　You can order from Nook Shopping after March 1, 2021.

　　The following elements have been added:

　　Seasonal raccoon shopping items

Bug fixes

　　In addition, we have made adjustments and fixed bugs so that you can play the game comfortably.

　　Animal Crossing New Horizons is available globally now for the Nintendo Switch. The game was released back in March of last year and has been selling incredibly well ever since.