title: "Hori’s Animal Crossing Switch 2 Accessories Arrive in Japan This June With" Tom Nook and Celeste Designs excerpt: "Hori is dropping new Animal Crossing-themed Switch 2 gear in Japan on June" 30, 2026, with Tom Nook and Celeste-inspired designs. category: anime date: '2026-04-17T04:01:54+08:00' author: Aimirul tags:
- Animal Crossing
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Hori
- Tom Nook
- Celeste featured: false coverImage: /images/anime/hori-s-animal-crossing-switch-2-accessories-arrive-in-japan-this-june-with-tom-nook-and-ce.jpg
Animal Crossing fans are getting a fresh wave of themed hardware, this time for the Switch 2.
Hori has announced a new line of Animal Crossing-inspired controllers and accessories based on familiar faces from the series, with the collection set to launch in Japan on June 30, 2026. The items will be sold through the Hori Store, Amazon, and Rakuten.
For now, there is no confirmed worldwide release. That said, there is at least some reason for overseas fans to stay hopeful, since Hori’s older Animal Crossing gear for Switch did end up appearing outside Japan through retailers like Amazon.
Two design styles, two very different vibes
This collection is split into two themed looks.
The first is built around Tom Nook and the Nooklings, with a warm brown, wood-like colour scheme that fits Animal Crossing’s cosy village feel. On the Horipad, Hori also includes other well-known NPCs like Isabelle, Blathers, and DJ K.K.
The second design line is based on Celeste, and it goes in a totally different direction. These items use a purple palette with a more starry, night-sky aesthetic, which honestly sounds like the cleaner pick if you want something less rustic and more dreamy.
There is one catch though. Not every product comes in both styles.
According to the announcement, the shoulder pouch and gaming headset are only available in the Tom Nook version. Hori is only releasing two items with the Celeste-themed design.
Why this matters for Malaysia and SEA fans
For readers in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia, the biggest thing to note is simple: this is Japan-only for now.
That means if you’re already planning your Switch 2 setup, these accessories might not show up at local retailers immediately. Fans here will probably need to watch import listings or wait and see if Hori expands distribution later on. Since previous Animal Crossing accessories from Hori did reach wider markets through stores like Amazon, this is one of those launches that feels worth keeping on your radar instead of writing off completely.
It also helps that Animal Crossing has a strong collector audience in SEA. Even if you’re not the type who buys every peripheral, themed hardware like this usually lands well with players who want their setup to match their favourite series, especially for a game as comfort-core as Animal Crossing.
The timing makes sense too
Even though Hori’s new accessories are not officially part of the 25th anniversary celebrations, the release lines up with a big year for the franchise. 2026 marks 25 years of Animal Crossing, and Nintendo is already acknowledging that milestone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Players who log into the game can receive a letter from Nintendo on a new stationery template, along with a statue of the series’ iconic leaf. With that happening already, it would not be surprising to see even more anniversary merch appear later this year or into next year.
Still relevant because New Horizons is still playable on Switch 2
Animal Crossing may not have a brand-new mainline entry right now, but New Horizons remains available on both the Switch and Switch 2, which keeps the series active for casual players, collectors, and longtime fans alike.
So if you’ve been waiting for Switch 2 accessories that don’t look plain or boring, this drop is at least a nice reminder that third-party brands are already leaning into fan-favourite Nintendo series. And for Animal Crossing fans, Tom Nook and Celeste are honestly solid choices, one cosy, one celestial, both very on-brand.
If Hori confirms a wider rollout later, this could end up being one of the easier themed accessory lines for SEA fans to grab. Until then, it’s a Japan launch worth watching.
Source: Siliconera