A Japanese FAQ page for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been released on the Nintendo website, answering a couple of questions many fans have had about the title since the reveal of the game and launch of the demo. The title is set to release on April 16, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch, with a free demo out on the eShop.

A few fans were able to datamine the demo of the game and find that islands would be limited to 70 Miis. Nintendo has now officially confirmed that this is true in this FAQ. They have also revealed that the title will not support the Nintendo Switch 2’s newly added handheld mode boost function; instead, the title will simply run at a 1080p resolution undocked on the Nintendo Switch 2. There is no mention regarding to whether there will be any sort of boost while running on a docked Nintendo Switch 2, but they have made it clear that mouse mode is not supported. Another couple of interesting tidbits is that married couples are able to have babies regardless of their gender, and that Nintendo actually condones sharing posts about the game on social media, despite the heavy screenshot and clip sharing restrictions placed on the game.

Q: Are save data and islands shared with other users registered on the console?

A: They are not shared. Save data and islands are created separately for each user registered on the console. Each user can only have one save data file.

Q: Can this software be played on Nintendo Switch 2?

A: Yes, you can play it on either the Nintendo Switch or the Nintendo Switch 2.

Q: Are there any differences if I play on a Nintendo Switch 2?

A: While the software content remains the same, the gameplay takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s capabilities, such as reduced loading times. It also supports “Game Chat*”, allowing you to easily chat with friends while playing, enabling you to share your screen and play together.

*A Nintendo Switch Online subscription (paid service) is required to use this feature.

Q: Does it support the “Handheld Mode Boost” feature on the Nintendo Switch 2?

A: When playing “Tomodachi Life” in handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch 2, you can play at a higher resolution (1080p) than in handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch, regardless of whether “Handheld Mode Boost” is turned on or off. Therefore, this game does not support “Handheld Mode Boost”.

*The trial version supports “Handheld Mode Boost,” but turning it ON will disable touch controls. You can play at a high resolution (1080p) and use touch controls even when it’s OFF, so we recommend playing with it OFF. After applying the upcoming system update, Handheld Mode Boost will no longer be supported in the trial version.

Q: Are there any operations other than button presses?

A:While the game primarily uses button controls, some sections, such as Mii creation and the “Item Workshop,” also support touch controls. It does not support the Joy-Con 2 mouse function of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Q: How many Mii characters can I register?

A: Up to 70 Mii characters can be registered

Q: Can I bring in Mii characters created on other game consoles or other software into this game?

A:You can create new residents in “Tomodachi Life” based on the Mii faces registered on your Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 console. You cannot directly import Mii characters from other software such as
the Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo Switch software ” Miitopia “.

In the Nintendo Switch game “Miitopia,” you can copy the Mii characters you create in the game to your Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch 2 console by following these steps.

Select “Mii” on the title screen.
From the list, select the Mii you want to copy.
Select “To Nintendo Switch System” from the menu that appears.
*Makeup and wigs will not be copied.

Q: Can I transfer the Mii I created to a game console or other titles?

A: Mii data created in “Tomodachi Life” cannot be transferred to Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch 2 consoles or other software such as “Miitopia”.

Q: What gender options are available when creating a Mii?

A: You can choose the gender of your Mii from “Male,” “Female,” or “Other” for each Mii. The gender selection does not change the game system or story content.

Q: Can I choose who my Mii’s love interest is?

A: You can choose a Mii’s romantic partner from “Male,” “Female,” or “Other” for each Mii. You can combine multiple options or choose not to select any. Depending on the gender and romantic partner you set, Miis may fall in love. Also, regardless of gender, married couples may have babies.

Q: Is it okay to post images and videos of “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on social media or stream them online?

A: Yes, it is possible. If you post or share images or videos of “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” on social media, please check the rules of each social media platform and post in accordance with the ” Guidelines for the Use of Nintendo’s Copyrighted Works on Network Services.”

Please note that images and videos taken with “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” cannot be used with some console functions, such as transferring images to a smartphone, directly posting to social media, or automatic image uploading (Nintendo Switch 2 only).

Tomodachi Life is out for Nintendo Switch on April 16, 2026, and will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 as described above. We recently had the opportunity to have a close look at a preview of the game; to read more about that, click here.