European critics praised the update for its generosity (free) but noted pacing issues. Eurogamer Italy described it as "a second lease on life, but one that requires external plastic." The reliance on amiibo—often understocked in EUR retailers compared to Japan—drew criticism from players without disposable income. However, the addition of 400+ new items (including Splatoon and Legend of Zelda crossover furniture) was universally lauded.
First, let’s clear up a common source of confusion. In North America and Japan, the Welcome Amiibo update is often referred to as Version 1.4 or 1.5 depending on your base game version. For the EUR region, if you have the standard physical or eShop copy of New Leaf, the final patch number displayed on your home menu will be Ver. 1.5. Animal Crossing- New Leaf Update v1.5 3DS -EUR ...
Nintendo released this update on December 2, 2016 in Europe. It remains available for download today, though the eShop closure (March 2023) means you can no longer buy the game digitally, but you can still download the v1.5 update if you already own the title via "Redownloadable Software." European critics praised the update for its generosity
The v1.5 update introduced mechanics that fundamentally altered daily routines: Nintendo released this update on December 2, 2016