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"Tomodachi Life Sequel Outshines Switch 2 Hype in Japan"

Author : Brooklyn May 02,2025

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

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's announcement on Twitter (X) has set a new record, becoming Nintendo Japan's most liked tweet and even eclipsing the excitement surrounding the Switch 2. Announced during the Nintendo Direct on March 27, the tweet garnered over 400,000 likes, surpassing the Switch 2's reveal in January, which received about 385,000 likes.

The Tomodachi Life series, known for its life-simulation gameplay, allows players to experience the daily lives of Nintendo's digital avatars on an island. The series began with Tomodachi Collection, which debuted in Japan in 2009 on the Nintendo DS and sold over 100,000 copies in its first week. Its sequel, Tomodachi Collection: New Life, launched on the 3DS in 2013 in Japan and sold over 6.7 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling titles for the 3DS. This game was later brought to Western markets in 2014 under the name Tomodachi Life.

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 frenzy of excitement among fans, who meticulously analyzed the video for new features. The trailer showcases new Mii characters, familiar island locales, and various Mii interactions, but one detail that caught everyone's attention was the addition of ears to the Mii characters.

This change has triggered a wave of comments across social media platforms. On Twitter (X), fans expressed hopes that this new feature might be incorporated into the Mii character creation for the upcoming Switch 2. On Reddit, discussions focused on how the addition of ears makes Miis appear more human-like, opening up possibilities for new customization options like earrings. Some fans, however, expressed a preference for the option to switch back to the original earless design.

The buzz generated by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's reveal suggests a promising start for the game. Scheduled for release in 2026 on the Nintendo Switch, it's clear that this title has captured the imagination of the gaming community. For more details on the latest game announcements from the Nintendo Direct on March 27, be sure to check out our comprehensive coverage below.

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