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  "path": "/2026/gaming/news/animal-crossing-new-horizons-anniversary-free-update-switch-2-1236695020/",
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  "textContent": "“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” welcomed back a slew of players earlier this year with the release of a wide-ranging free update and a Switch 2 version of the Nintendo game. While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to massive […]",
  "title": "As ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Turns Six, Nintendo of America VP Talks Free Update, Switch 2 Edition and What Comes Next"
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