
2009 saw the launch of a Japan-exclusive simulation gem called Tomodachi Collection for the Nintendo DS, and it was a massive hit. The sequel, Tomodachi Life, came out for the 3DS in 2013, and after a successful run in Japan, it expanded to international markets in 2014. Fast forward to March 27, 2025, and Nintendo announced Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for the Switch at their Direct stream, slated for release in 2026. As a die-hard fan of this series, I couldn’t contain my excitement! The news on Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account went viral with over 400K likes, which isn’t surprising given the game’s impressive sales history in Japan.