Players gained the ability to store hand-gifted clothing (like shoes) inside their villager houses.

A football rug and various cheer megaphones.

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

Beyond the Mermaid Fence, Nintendo addressed issues such as move-out bubbles failing to appear and Celeste not appearing on certain Sundays.

Players could purchase a variety of limited-time items through Nook Shopping and the Nook Stop. These included items for:

The star of the update is Pavé , a flamboyant peacock who arrives at the Resident Services plaza. Players can collect colorful feathers—including the rare Rainbow Feathers —floating across the island to trade for exclusive Festivale Series furniture and a special "passionate" dance from Pavé.