Tomodachi Life Update Patch Notes

All versions and dates

The dates are from Nintendo's update pages for each region, which differ by a day. As of November 11, 2026, Nintendo lists no newer version than 1.0.4, and no update notes mention new items, events or features.

What each update fixed

Summarized in our own words from Nintendo's notes. Each update also includes unlisted fixes to improve gameplay.

Ver. 1.0.4 (July 22, 2026)

• A rare save corruption after using Island Builder that could stop the game from starting.
• A crash when the game could not move on after you solved a Mii's worry.
• Miis shown wrong on the clothing shop posters.
• The Ferris wheel and news station posters picking Miis unevenly.

Ver. 1.0.3 (June 25, 2026)

• A soft lock when visiting a Mii from the Mii List as it got on or off the Ferris wheel.
• A rare money display error that blocked progress.
• A crash after raising a Mii's satisfaction many times in a row.
• Wrong day counts after Miis became sweethearts or married.
• The camera zooming in too far during a head rub.
• Objects sometimes missing in Mii News or the photo studio.
• A Mii owning a full outfit but not recognizing it.
• Taught words or lingo sometimes not spoken in full.
• Rule change: Miis and creations can't be sent by Local Play if the island name or player name has numbers or text that falls under display restrictions.

Ver. 1.0.2 (May 14, 2026)

• Soft locks after building up the island, and after switching to the exterior of a house made in the Palette House.
• "Corrupted save data" errors that stopped saving after a successful confession, or after several Miis moved in together.
• A rare crash between scenes.
• A wishing fountain that could be stored with Island Builder but not placed again, so no wishes were granted.
• A crush vanishing after a failed make-up following a fight.
• A Mii still feeling down after its sadness ran out.
• Items failing to send or receive over Local Play.
• The sugar glider treasure showing a picture of a southern flying squirrel.

Ver. 1.0.1 (April 22, 2026)

Nintendo only says several issues were fixed to improve the experience.

Welcome Version (demo) updates

The demo's save carries over to the full game, so updating the full game is what matters once you buy it.

How to update and check your version

1. Connect the Switch or Switch 2 to the internet. With automatic software updates on, the patch installs by itself.
2. To update by hand, highlight the game on the HOME Menu without starting it.
3. Press + or -, then choose Software Update > Via the Internet.
4. To see your version, highlight the game, press + or -, and read the number under the title.

Both players need the same version for Local Play. If two consoles can't find each other, update both first. The full Local Play steps and other fixes are on the Mii sharing page.

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