If your home storage in Animal Crossing: New Horizons has ever hit the dreaded 5,000-item limit, forcing you to sell rare furniture, delete seasonal décor, or abandon ambitious island redesigns, Version 3.0.0 is your liberation.
Released on January 14, 2026, this massive free update finally tackles one of the game’s longest-standing frustrations: inventory overload. For the first time since the game’s last major expansion years ago, Nintendo didn’t just add items—it rebuilt the way storage, crafting, and island cleanup work together.
In this complete guide, we’ll break down:
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How to unlock the new 9,000-item max storage
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What new objects you can finally store
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How storage connects with Resetti’s cleanup service
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Why bulk crafting + crafting from storage changes everything
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Pro organization strategies used by veteran players
If clutter has ever killed your creativity, this update gives it back.
📦 The New Storage System: From 5,000 to 9,000 Items
Version 3.0.0 introduces two final home storage expansions, nearly doubling your capacity and redefining how players manage long-term collections.
Storage Expansion Breakdown
| Upgrade Step | Total Storage Capacity | Bell Cost (Upfront) | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-3.0.0 Maximum | 5,000 slots | 1,200,000 Bells | Final home loan paid |
| Storage Expansion 5 | 7,000 slots | 1,500,000 Bells | Own previous expansion |
| Storage Expansion 6 | 9,000 slots | 1,800,000 Bells | Own Expansion 5 |
How to Purchase Storage Upgrades
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Visit Resident Services
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Speak to Tom Nook
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Select “About my home…”
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Choose “Expand my storage”
⚠️ Important:
These upgrades must be paid upfront in Bells from your pockets—not from your ABD savings.
🌳 The Real Game-Changer: What You Can Store Now
The most revolutionary part of the update isn’t the number—it’s what storage now accepts.
For the first time ever, home storage can hold:
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Fully grown trees
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Shrubs
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Flowers (including hybrids)
Why This Matters
Landscape designers can now:
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Store rare hybrids instead of destroying them
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Temporarily remove trees during island resets
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Swap seasonal flora instantly
Community consensus is clear:
This single change saves dozens of hours during large-scale island redesigns.
🆕 New Collectibles You’ll Need Storage For
The 3.0.0 update dramatically increases collectible density, making expanded storage essential.
Resort Hotel Rewards
Decorating guest rooms at Kapp’n’s Resort Hotel earns Hotel Tickets, which can be exchanged for:
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Retro Nintendo consoles (Famicom, Game Boy)
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Themed furniture sets
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Interactive décor
🎮 With Nintendo Switch Online, some consoles even allow playable classic games like Dr. Mario.
Major Collaborations
Version 3.0.0 adds multiple crossover collections:
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LEGO® items
Available via Nook Shopping for Bells (furniture, wallpaper, clothing) -
Zelda & Splatoon items
Unlocked via compatible amiibo scanning, including:-
Master Sword & Hylian Shield
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Splatoon gear and décor
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Special villagers like Tulin, Mineru, Cece, and Viché
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Previously Exclusive Content
All Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and Super Mario Bros. items are now permanently available via Nook Shopping—no linking required.
👉 Translation: storage fills up fast.
🧹 Pro Organization Workflow: Storage Meets New Systems
True storage mastery in 3.0.0 comes from combining storage expansion, Resetti, and bulk crafting.
Step 1: The Great Cleanout with Resetti
Resetti returns with Resetti’s Reset Service, allowing you to clear:
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Specific island regions
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Entire island sections
For 60,000 Bells per use (first cleanup is free), you can choose to:
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Send cleared items to home storage
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Permanently discard them
✔️ Removes furniture, fences, flowers, dropped items, custom designs
❌ Does not remove trees, bushes, crops, bamboo, weeds, or buried items
Community tip:
If your storage is full, overflow items may appear in the Recycling Box at Resident Services.
Step 2: Sort Your 9,000-Slot Locker Like a Pro
Once everything is centralized, use built-in categories:
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Housewares
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Miscellaneous
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Wall-mounted
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Other
💡 Veteran strategy:
Store all raw materials (wood, iron, stone, clay) together—these are automatically used when crafting indoors.
Step 3: Rebuild Faster with Bulk Crafting
Bulk crafting is one of the update’s most underrated features.
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Craft up to 10 items at once
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When crafting inside your home, materials are pulled directly from storage
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Pocket inventory is no longer required
This makes rebuilding:
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Fence runs
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Furniture sets
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Hotel DIY requests
dramatically faster.
Step 4: Long-Term Storage Strategy
Use Slumber Islands as Design Labs
Luna’s Slumber Islands allow you to:
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Decorate freely
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Use any catalog item
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Consume zero actual storage
Test layouts there before committing items on your main island.
Declutter with Purpose
Check your DIY Recipes app regularly for Hotel DIY requests.
These consume stored materials but reward Hotel Tickets—turning clutter into progress.
🔄 Before vs After: Storage in 3.0.0
| Feature | Before 3.0.0 | After 3.0.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Storage | 5,000 items | 9,000 items |
| Store Trees & Flowers | ❌ No | ✔️ Yes |
| Bulk Crafting | ❌ No | ✔️ Up to 10 |
| Craft From Storage | ❌ No | ✔️ Yes |
| Island Cleanup Tool | ❌ No | ✔️ Resetti |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can you store trees and flowers in ACNH 3.0.0?
Yes—fully grown trees, shrubs, and flowers can now be stored.
Does Resetti remove weeds or trees?
No. Resetti only clears placed items, flowers, and designs.
Can you bulk craft outdoors?
Yes, but storage materials are only accessible when crafting inside your home.
Do items disappear during cleanup?
Only if you choose deletion. Otherwise, they go to storage or Recycling Box.
🎯 Quick Start Checklist After Updating
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Earn 1.5M Bells for your first storage upgrade
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Purchase Storage Expansion 5 from Tom Nook
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Use Resetti’s free cleanup to centralize items
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Reorganize storage once—not repeatedly
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Start using bulk crafting indoors
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Visit the Resort Hotel for exclusive rewards
Final Thoughts: Storage Without Stress
Version 3.0.0 transforms Animal Crossing: New Horizons from a game of constant inventory compromise into one of creative freedom.
With:
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9,000 storage slots
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Flora-compatible storage
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Bulk crafting
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Resetti’s cleanup service
You can finally design without hesitation.
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