In the interest of clearing shelf space.
The Nintendo Direct has given new details about the upcoming update to Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
In addition to being available for existing owners, the update will be rolled into a new package called "Animal Crossing: Welcome Amiibo" that launches this fall. The bundle will come with an Amiibo card from a new series of Animal Crossing Amiibo cards was also announced.
More details about the update and the future of the Animal Crossing franchise will come in an Animal Crossing Mini-Direct later this year. UPDATE: The Japanese Direct indicated the video will air November 2.
The story was updated to correct an error: the amiibo card was additionally noted as exclusive.