Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has sold over 8 million units since launch
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has surpassed 8 million units sold across the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo's Q1 FY27 earnings report, released August 6, 2026, detailed the game's strong performance, with 7.94 million units sold during the reporting period. The Nintendo Switch 2 also saw robust sales, moving 3.82 million units.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 23.68 Million Units Worldwide
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 23.68 million units worldwide as of June 30th, significantly outpacing the original Switch's first-year sales. Despite the original Switch still selling well and outselling the Switch 2 in software, the new console is facing a global price hike to $500 on September 1st. Upcoming titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and The Duskbloods may influence future software sales.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders holds on strong, physical Xenoblade 1 for Nintendo Switch 2 debuts
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, shows Splatoon Raiders holding strong at number two. The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition debuted at number sixteen.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still dominating
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for August 1, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a recent release, has fallen to number 10. The charts detail the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at number one with 474,684 units sold. The Nintendo Switch remains the dominant platform, with several titles from its library appearing in the top 30.
Famitsu sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – first week sales revealed for Splatoon Raiders, big Nintendo Switch 2 boost
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant boost, selling over 50,000 units in its first week, with Splatoon Raiders topping the software charts. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X also saw sales figures reported.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2026 – Star Fox, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more debut
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in June 2026, selling over 150,000 copies. New releases Star Fox and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 also charted, alongside Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 and eFootball: Kick-Off. Nintendo led publisher sales, while the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant decline in hardware sales following a price increase.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders immediately hits #1
Splatoon Raiders debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026. Several other Nintendo titles, including Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia, also charted well. The list features a wide range of games from various publishers.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 25, 2026 – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game makes its debut at #7 overall and leads the download-only category. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains at #2.
Famitsu software sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 76,786 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Famitsu sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – first week sales revealed for Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. The Nintendo Switch continues to lead hardware sales, while Kyoto Xanadu and Culdcept Begins debut on the software charts.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.4 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released update Version 1.0.4 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update addresses various bugs and gameplay issues, including a rare save data corruption problem and a crash related to Mii character resolutions.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.4 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo has released version 1.0.4 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update primarily focuses on fixing various bugs, including issues with save data corruption after using Island Builder, game progression errors after resolving Mii concerns, and incorrect Mii character displays on posters and at the news station.
EA Sports UFC 6 and Meccha Chameleon Dominated US Software Sales Charts for June
US video game software sales in June saw EA Sports UFC 6 top the charts, followed by Meccha Chameleon. Despite strong individual game sales and upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto 6, overall spending dropped 12 percent year-on-year, with hardware sales also experiencing a significant decline.
Despite Xbox console sales doubling YoY, hardware sales across the US are down 62% | US Monthly Charts
Total video game sales in the US experienced a 20% year-on-year decline, dropping from $5.7 billion to $4.5 billion. Hardware sales saw the most significant decrease at 62%, largely due to the Nintendo Switch 2's launch the previous year. Despite this, UFC 6 debuted as the best-selling game, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2026 – Star Fox makes the top 5
Circana has released the top ten best-selling video games in the U.S. for June 2026. UFC 6 topped the list, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light. Nintendo titles Star Fox and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also performed well, ranking fourth and sixth respectively.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Pokopia lead for Nintendo
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top five. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced leads the chart, followed by EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light. New releases are quiet, with Splatoon Raiders anticipated soon.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life starts a new streak
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. The charts list the top 30 best-selling games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch eShop games for first half of 2026
Nintendo has released its list of best-selling games in Japan for the first half of 2026 on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The lists feature a mix of new releases and enduring popular titles.
Famitsu software sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 6-12, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 126,000 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
