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Nintendo Schedules Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct for Jan. 29

The showcase is expected to confirm a launch date and platform details for the series’ return.

Overview

  • The presentation streams Thursday at 6:00 a.m. PT/9:00 a.m. ET on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch, with viewing also available in the Nintendo Today app.
  • Nintendo says the Direct will run roughly 20 minutes and focus exclusively on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
  • The game is currently slated for a spring/Q2 2026 release on Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo has not yet announced a final date or pricing.
  • A native Switch 2 edition or Switch 2–specific features have not been announced, leaving cross-generation support an open question.
  • This is the first new Tomodachi entry since the 2013/2014 releases, and the 3DS installment sold about 6.72 million units according to Nintendo.