# Tomodachi Life on Switch and Switch 2

Source: https://tomodachilifemiis.com/on-switch

Last updated: 2026-11-11

Yes. **Tomodachi Life is on Switch** as **Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream**, released April 16, 2026. It costs **$59.99** on the US eShop and also comes as a physical copy. It runs on Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED and Switch 2. There is no separate Switch 2 Edition: the content is the same, with faster loading on Switch 2. Nintendo sells no Switch version of the 3DS original.

## Which consoles it runs on

| Console | Works? | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes | TV, tabletop and handheld |
| Switch OLED | Yes | Same as Switch |
| Switch Lite | Yes | Handheld only; Nintendo notes some accessories may be needed for some features |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Yes | Same content, faster loading, handheld at 1080p, GameChat |
| Nintendo 3DS | No | The 3DS has its own 2014 game, Tomodachi Life |

The Switch 2 copy is the same game, not an upgraded edition. Nintendo's FAQ says there are no differences in content.

## What is different on Switch 2

- **Faster loading.** The game uses the newer hardware.
- **Sharper handheld.** Switch 2 handheld mode runs at 1080p, so the game does not use Handheld Mode Boost.
- **GameChat.** Supported, and it needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- **No Joy-Con 2 mouse.** Mouse controls are not supported. Buttons are the main control on every console, with touch in Mii creation and the Palette House workshop.
- **Mii QR codes.** Not part of the game, but a Switch 2 on system version 23.0.0 or later can scan Mii QR codes into its Mii list with a USB camera. See the [QR codes](/qr-codes) page.
- **Captures.** Some capture features don't work with this game, including sending screenshots and videos to a phone, posting straight to social media and auto upload to the Nintendo Switch App.

## Buying it: eShop, physical or demo

| Option | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Nintendo eShop | $59.99, 6.3 GB download, can be bought with a Switch Game Voucher, can be lent in a Nintendo Account family group |
| Physical copy | Listed on Nintendo's US store as a Nintendo Switch game, same release date |
| Welcome Version demo | Free on the eShop, up to 3 Miis, save carries over |

Game-key cards are a Nintendo Switch 2 format, a card that holds a key to download the game instead of the game itself. Nintendo's listing for Living the Dream sells it as a Nintendo Switch game and does not call it a game-key card. Nintendo lists no DLC or bundles for it.

## Online, Local Play and saves

- **No online play.** Two players trade Miis and creations over local wireless, each on their own console with their own copy and the same update version.
- **No Nintendo Switch Online needed** for the game itself, according to the store listing. Only GameChat on Switch 2 needs it.
- **One island per user.** Each user registered on the console gets a separate save and island, so a family can run several islands on one Switch.
- **Parental controls.** Nintendo points parents to the Switch and Switch 2 parental controls. The ESRB rating is Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence.
- **Updates.** The latest is Ver. 1.0.4 from July 22, 2026. Dates and notes are on the [patch notes](/update-patch-notes) page.

For the price, release facts and what the island offers, see the [Living the Dream](/living-the-dream) page.

## FAQ

### Is the original 3DS Tomodachi Life on Switch?

No. The Switch has the new game, Living the Dream. Nintendo sells no Switch version of the 3DS game, and 3DS eShop purchases ended on March 27, 2023.

### Is there a Tomodachi Life Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?

No. The Switch game runs on Switch 2 with the same content and faster loading. Nintendo lists no Switch 2 Edition or upgrade pack.

### Does Tomodachi Life work on Switch Lite?

Yes, in handheld mode. The game plays in TV, tabletop and handheld modes, and the Lite only has handheld.

### Can two people on one Switch share an island?

No. Each console user gets a separate island and save.