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Tomodachi Life Expands Customization, Adds LGBTQ+ Features

1/30/2026

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Nintendo announced Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will launch on April 16 for Switch and Switch 2.
The game adds enhanced customization, including three gender identities—male, female, or non-binary—and dating preferences.
This addresses backlash to the original 3DS version, which lacked same-sex relationships.
Players create and interact with Miis on Yoomian Island, blending elements from The Sims and Animal Crossing.

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Nintendo announced Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will launch on April 16 for Switch and Switch 2.
The game adds enhanced customization, including three gender identities—male, female, or non-binary—and dating preferences.
This addresses backlash to the original 3DS version, which lacked same-sex relationships.
Players create and interact with Miis on Yoomian Island, blending elements from The Sims and Animal Crossing.