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Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 1.3.1 patch notes fix Zen bridge glitch

The latest update 1.3.1 has launched for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has launched and it fixes issues such as Zen bridges not being usable. Check out the patch notes here.

TJ Denzer

July 10, 2020 9:51 AM

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It hasn’t been very long since Animal Crossing: New Horizons got its first Summer update featuring diving, new sea creatures, mermaid themed DIY recipes, and more, but sometimes with new content comes new problems. Fortunately, Nintendo has put out some fixes for the game, including issues with the long-running issue with third-tier elevation Zen bridges. See what’s new and what’s fixed in Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 1.3.1’s patch notes.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 1.3.1 patch notes

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 1.3.1 patch notes were dropped on July 9, 2020 on the Nintendo Support website. Mostly, this patch covers a number of fixes to the game. One of them ensures that the wet suit will appear appropriately in Nook’s Cranny for your Summer Update fun. Another major one though is a fix to Zen Bridge placement on third tier elevation on a cliff. Previously, Zen Bridges placed at cliffs on this elevation were ending up unusable. 1.3.1 ensures this is no longer the case and your regular and Red Zen Bridges should work appropriately in this situation now. Check out the full list of notes below.

Fixed the following issues:

• Addressed issue where players could not properly use a zen bridge or red zen bridge placed on top of a cliff (third tier).
• Addressed issue where a wet suit would not be available for sale within Nook’s Cranny.
• Addressed issue where hermit crabs would appear in places other than the beach.
• Addressed issue where a dialogue bubble would improperly appear after speaking with island residents.

Want to see more Animal Crossing: New Horizons in action? Check out our latest series in which we visit islands and see what their owners have put together.

As is always the case, a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update means previous patches will no longer work together in co-op mode and multiplayer, so make sure everyone is updated to keep playing together. Need a hand with your Summer Update fun or other island shenanigans? Be sure to check out our Animal Crossing: New Horizons walkthrough and guides.

TJ Denzer

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TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.