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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Preorders Are Now Live – Out April 16

It's the year of Mii.

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By Hannah Hoolihan
Updated: Feb 2, 2026 5:08pm UTC
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Get ready for an island adventure with your Mii this year. Nintendo Switch owners can now preorder Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at a variety of retailers (see it here at Amazon). All have it listed for $59.99, with a release date of April 16 this year, so you can kick off spring with your new Mii characters.

Below, we've included several places where preorders for the game are available at the moment, alongside some more details on what you can expect when you jump in.

Preorder Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Out April 16, 2026

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

$59.99 at Amazon
  • Get it at Amazon - $59.99
  • Get it at Target - $59.99
  • Get it at Best Buy - $59.99
  • Get it at GameStop - $59.99
  • Get it at Nintendo eShop (digital) - $59.99

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is only available to preorder for the original Switch, though Nintendo did note in a recent announcement that the game will "be playable on Nintendo Switch 2." It's currently unclear if a dedicated Switch 2 version will eventually be released. There's also no mention of a preorder bonus at the moment, though we're keeping an eye out to see if anything changes.

What Is Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream?

It's been over a decade since the last Tomodachi game, and the most recent Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct gave us plenty of details about what to expect from this new installment. Set against a little island paradise you get to make your own, the game allows you to fully customize the Mii characters that inhabit it.

According to Nintendo, you can customize them "right down to their personalities, little quirks and living spaces, then see what weird and wonderful things they’ll get up to. Give them an occasional nudge to divulge what’s on their minds, help them solve life’s problems, cultivate their friendships and more." Nintendo has also made the game more inclusive than before, offering a range of options for your character's gender, voice, and dating preferences.

Other Preorder Guides

Curious what else is available to preorder right now? Have a look through our list of preorder guides below to start securing some new additions for your library, whether you're interested in Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Tennis Fever, or Resident Evil Requiem. There's plenty of upcoming Switch 2 games to look forward to in 2026 already.

  • 007 First Light Preorder Guide
  • Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch) Preorder Guide
  • Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Preorder Guide
  • Forza Horizon 6 Preorder Guide
  • LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Preorder Guide
  • Mario Tennis Fever Preorder Guide
  • Nioh 3 Preorder Guide
  • Pokemon Pokopia Preorder Guide
  • Resident Evil Requiem Preorder Guide
  • Saros Preorder Guide
  • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Preorder Guide

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.

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Initial Release: Apr 16, 2026
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