(update 1.7.0a ... — Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The "a" suffix in Nintendo updates typically denotes a or a time-lock activation rather than a separate software download. In this case, version 1.7.0a was the specific version required to unlock the actual Festivale event on February 15th, ensuring players could not time-travel to the event before Nintendo's intended date. Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 3.0 – Free Update

Chocolate hearts and heart-shaped bouquets. Setsubun: A bean-tossing kit and traditional ogre masks. Groundhog Day: A Resetti model. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Update 1.7.0a ...

The primary draw of this update was the introduction of new seasonal content and a highly anticipated holiday event: The "a" suffix in Nintendo updates typically denotes

A football rug and various cheer megaphones. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Update 1.7.0a ...