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"Tomodachi Life Sequel Outshines Switch 2 Hype in Japan"

by Emma Apr 14,2025

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

The announcement of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for the Nintendo Switch has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the most-liked tweet from Nintendo Japan. This excitement eclipsed even the buzz around the Switch 2. Following its reveal during the Nintendo Direct on March 27, the tweet announcing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream garnered over 400,000 likes on Twitter (X), surpassing the 385,000 likes for the Switch 2's reveal in January.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is the latest installment in a beloved series of life-simulation games centered around Nintendo's digital avatars, known as Miis, living on an island. The series began with Tomodachi Collection, released exclusively in Japan for the Nintendo DS in 2009, which sold over 100,000 copies in its first week. Its successor, Tomodachi Collection: New Life, launched on the 3DS in Japan in 2013, achieving sales of over 6.7 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games on the platform. This game was later released in the West as Tomodachi Life in 2014.

Nintendo describes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream as a game where players 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 sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who have eagerly dissected the video to uncover new features. The trailer showcases created Mii characters, familiar island settings, and various Mii interactions. However, the most talked-about change is the addition of ears to Mii characters.

This modification has led to a flurry of comments across social media platforms. On Twitter (X), one user expressed hope that this feature would be integrated into the Mii character creation for the Switch 2. On Reddit, discussions focused on how the addition of ears makes Miis appear more human-like, opening up possibilities for new cosmetic options such as earrings. Some fans, however, expressed a preference for the option to revert to the original earless design.

Despite these varied opinions, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has clearly struck a chord with fans, generating significant buzz following its reveal. The game is slated for release in 2026 on the Nintendo Switch. For more details on the latest game reveals and announcements from the Nintendo Direct on March 27, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!

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