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"Tomodachi Life's New Game Outshines Switch 2 Hype in Japan"

Author : Dylan Update : May 28,2025

Tomodachi Life's New Game More Hyped in Japan Than The Switch 2

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream's announcement for the Nintendo Switch has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the most-liked tweet from Nintendo Japan. Dive into the details to see why this game is generating such a buzz and what exciting features were showcased in its reveal trailer.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch Makes a Huge Splash After Its Announcement

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Announcement is Nintendo Japan's Most Liked Tweet

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's announcement on Twitter (X) has eclipsed the excitement for the Switch 2, garnering over 400,000 likes. This surpasses the Switch 2’s reveal in January, which received around 385,000 likes. The announcement was made during the Nintendo Direct on March 27, highlighting the immense anticipation for this life-simulation game.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continues the beloved series that began with Tomodachi Collection on the Nintendo DS in 2009, which sold over 100,000 copies in its first week in Japan. The follow-up, Tomodachi Collection: New Life, released on the 3DS in 2013, became one of the best-selling games on the platform with over 6.7 million copies sold. It was later released in the West as Tomodachi Life in 2014.

Nintendo describes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream as a game where you can "Create your own Mii characters based on yourself, friends, family – anyone! – and watch them live their lives on an island out at sea. Get involved with their relationships and experience all the weird and wonderful ways these Mii characters interact. You may even drop in on their dreams!"

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Adds Ears to Mii Characters

Tomodachi Life's New Game More Hyped in Japan Than The Switch 2

The reveal trailer for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has fans buzzing with excitement over various features, including Mii character creation, classic island settings, and Mii interactions. However, the most talked-about change is the addition of ears to Mii characters.

This new feature has sparked a wave of reactions across social media. On Twitter (X), one user expressed hope that this enhancement would carry over to the Mii character creation on the Switch 2. Reddit users discussed how this makes Miis appear more human-like and speculated about the potential for adding cosmetics like earrings. Some fans, however, prefer the option to revert to the original earless design.

The excitement surrounding Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is palpable, and its impact is evident in the buzz it has created. Set to launch in 2026 on the Nintendo Switch, this game is poised to continue the legacy of its predecessors. For more insights into the latest game reveals and announcements from the Nintendo Direct on March 27, don't miss our comprehensive article below!