The crazy world of Tomodachi Life is finally returning after a 13-year hiatus with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Nintendo seem to have made it even sillier and whackier than the original, and you won’t have to wait long to get involved.
If you’re a fan of cosy-living games, Nintendo is the place to be. From Animal Crossing to Pokémon Pokopia, there was already an elite roster on the Switch, but Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is about to make it an elite trifecta.
Here’s when you can create your perfect little world and play Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
When Is Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Coming Out? Release Date, Explained
You can create your Miis and build your dream island very soon, as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream releases on April 16, 2026.
It seems like the possibilities are endless in the world of Tomodachi Life. From building up relationships and starting families to customising items and building the perfect island, it really seems like your imagination is the limit.
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Will you create a world full of aliens, teddy bears, and chaos, or make it a paradise you’d want to live in yourself? Or better yet, combine the two into the perfect medley? You’ll be able to make your decision soon, as the game will be in your hands before you know it.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Release Times
Nintendo hasn’t revealed an official release time for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, but if it’s anything like other Nintendo first-party titles, it’ll release at 9 PM PT on April 15.
That’s right, it seems like if Nintendo sticks to its usual release pattern, those of you on the West Coast will get the game earliest! However, the rest of you around the world will have to wait a bit longer.
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But don’t worry, as Insider Gaming has a table showcasing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’s release window, adjusted for a whole host of time zones for your convenience—check it out below:
| Region / Time Zone | Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 PM—April 15 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 PM—April 15 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 AM—April 16 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 1:00 AM—April 16 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 5:00 AM—April 16 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 6:00 AM—April 16 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 12:00 PM—April 16 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 1:00 PM—April 16 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 1:00 PM—April 16 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 2:00 PM—April 16 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 4:00 PM—April 16 |
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