US EditionTomodachi Life: Living the Dream gets an official launch date for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 alongside a hilariously chaotic trailer
- On January 29, 2026 during a Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream with same-sex romance and a non-binary Mii option, releasing Thursday, April 16, 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
- After 2014's release, fans and queer players used petition campaigns and mods to challenge 2014's Tomodachi Life's forced heterosexuality, prompting Nintendo of America to apologize and pledge greater inclusivity.
- During character creation, players can alter Mii voices, choose ear shapes, customize homes with patterns and Little Quirks, house up to eight Miis, draw animals and buildings, and watch the surreal MiiNews network.
- Fans responded enthusiastically online, with livestream chat and subreddit communities filling with gay-flag emojis, and observers expect reality-show-style experiments at the April release window.
- After months of leaks and rumors, the project was first revealed in March 2025, with a September 2025 trailer, and will arrive April 16, 2026.
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The Japanese giant unveiled the release date of this much-anticipated video game, promising during a long presentation a game more "inclusive" than ever.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gets an official launch date for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 alongside a hilariously chaotic trailer
Nintendo has released a brand new gameplay overview for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, alongside an April 16 release date for the Switch and Switch 2.
Nintendo Caves to Activist Demands — Adds Nonbinary Gender Option and Same Sex Relationships to Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Nintendo’s upcoming return to its quirky life-simulation franchise is already sparking debate — and not because of gameplay. During its most recent Direct presentation, the company confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will include same-sex romantic relationships and a nonbinary gender option for Miis, a move that immediately reignited long-standing fan skepticism over whether Nintendo has finally caved to activist pressure. The Tomoda…
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream confirms same-sex relationships
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream took center stage at a dedicated Nintendo Direct this week, which offered an extended look at the upcoming social simulation game, including a release date. The long-awaited sequel will arrive April 16, over a decade after the original. Living the Dream will be available for both the original Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, though there's currently no upgraded edition for the newer console.
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