Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Features Animal Crossing-Style Island Customization

For the first time in the series, players can customize the island with unique decorations and rearrange its very shape and size.

Posted By | On 29th, Jan. 2026

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For many, Tomodachi Life means creating a bunch of Miis and letting them loose on an island to interact, resulting in some spicy drama. With Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo is going one step further and allowing players to customize the island itself for the first time. We’re officially in the Tomodachi Crossing era, and I couldn’t be more pleased.

It could start innocently enough, like a Mii suggesting more greenery to the island, but from there, it’s easy to go on a spending spree in the new Quik Build for decorations. Want to expand the island and make it absolutely massive? How about rearranging its shape into several smaller islands, or even a Mii’s face? Those who aren’t interested in such aggressive terraforming can opt to move houses and shops.

Of course, the creation tools go even further with Palette House, which lets you design house exteriors, latte art, and even pets for your residents. Speaking of which, Miis can now live together in the same house. Up to eight people can live in the same building and have group interactions. You can also bestow Little Quirks to Miis, from phrases to habits like tossing and turning while sleeping to wiping away sweat.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on April 16th for Nintendo Switch, and could very well be a refuge for Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans. Head here for even more details.


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