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Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is projected to be the best-selling game in the US for April, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console, followed by the PlayStation 5. The game has generated over $41 million in physical and projected digital spending and is the ninth best-selling game of 2026 to date.
Apr 2026 USA Sales: Unremarkable Start for Saros on PS5, as Circana Adds Digital Projections
Circana's April 2026 US sales report, which now includes projected digital sales for publishers like Nintendo, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream as the best-selling game. Saros had a soft debut on PlayStation 5, ranking ninth, while Starfield saw a significant jump following its PS5 release. The Nintendo Switch outsold the PlayStation 5 in units and revenue, though the PS5 remains ahead of the PS4's launch-aligned performance.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream tops April US sales | US Monthly Charts
Total video game spending in the US reached $4.3 billion in April, a 3% increase year-on-year, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping the sales charts. Hardware revenue saw a significant 34% boost, primarily driven by strong Nintendo Switch 2 sales, which offset declines in other console hardware.
US: Tomodachi Life No.1 and Nintendo Switch 2 No.1 hardware for April 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in the U.S. for April 2026, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the software sales charts. The article lists the top ten best-selling games for the month, including new entries like Pragmata and Crimson Desert.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for April 2026 – Tomodachi Life beats out everything
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the U.S. best-selling games chart for April 2026, followed by new release Pragmata. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 also saw a significant jump in sales, likely due to the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The list includes titles from Nintendo, Capcom, Pearl Abyss, and Microsoft.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US for April 2026, generating over $41 million in sales and becoming the ninth best-selling game of the year. Overall consumer spending in the US reached $4.3 billion for the month, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Nintendo's Switch 2 console leading hardware sales.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
US video game spending reached $4.3 billion in April 2026, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping sales charts. Nintendo's Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform, driving a 44% increase in new physical software sales.
Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026 – Tomodachi Life sees big sales in first month
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in April 2026, selling over 700,000 copies. Pokemon Pokopia also saw strong sales, while Pragmata debuted on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo led as the top publisher, and the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware.
UK charts: Indiana Jones enters at No.2 on Nintendo Switch 2
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains the number one best-selling game in the UK charts for another week. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number two on the Nintendo Switch. Other notable entries include Directive 8020 and Resident Evil Requiem.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones gets Nintendo Switch 2 bump
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026, sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream return to the number one spot. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle re-entered the top 40 at second place following the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 version.
UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number 2 on the UK physical sales charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, with 99% of sales on that platform. Despite a strong launch, it was outsold by Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The strong performance of Indiana Jones on the Switch 2 suggests high demand for major ports on the upcoming console.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on a strong run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 16, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Several other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also feature prominently in the all-games list, while download-only games like Pokemon FireRed and Nine Sols are highlighted.
New Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream update cures permanent Mii sadness, corrupted saves, and residents being so angry they'd fall out of love with their crushes
Nintendo has released a new update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, version 1.0.2, addressing several bugs. The patch resolves issues such as permanent Mii sadness, corrupted save data, and incorrect pet imagery. Players can update their game by navigating to the software on their Nintendo Switch home screen and selecting 'Software Update'.
EDGE #424 review scores – Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Mixtape, more
The July 2026 issue of EDGE magazine, issue #424, features review scores for several games including Mixtape, Pragmata, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Other titles reviewed include Aphelion, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, and Vampire Crawlers.
Nintendo Is Beating EA At Its Own (Cozy) Game
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a surprisingly deep and engaging life simulation experience, surpassing The Sims 4 in its ability to make Mii characters feel alive through extensive customization and external personality displays. While simpler than The Sims 4, its polished features, seamless autonomous behavior, and charming world provide a refreshing alternative in the life-sim genre. The game's success highlights a potential learning opportunity for Electronic Arts, as players express dissatisfaction with The Sims 4's monetization and bugs.
Nintendo Is Beating EA At Its Own (Cozy) Game
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a surprisingly deep and engaging life simulation experience, surpassing The Sims 4 in its ability to make Mii characters feel alive through extensive customization and external personality displays. While simpler than The Sims 4, its polished features, seamless autonomous behavior, and charming world provide a refreshing alternative in the life-sim genre. The game's success highlights a potential learning opportunity for Electronic Arts, as players express dissatisfaction with The Sims 4's monetization and bugs.
Famitsu software sales (4/27/26 – 5/10/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released Japanese video game sales data for the weeks of April 27 - May 3 and May 4 - May 10. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia were the top-selling titles on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively. The data includes sales figures for a variety of games across multiple platforms.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Updated To Version 1.0.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo has released update version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream on Nintendo Switch. This patch addresses numerous issues, including save data corruption, progression blockers, and incorrect in-game imagery. The update aims to improve the overall gameplay experience without adding new features.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.2 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch, addressing various bugs and gameplay issues. The update includes critical fixes to prevent save data corruption, resolve progression blockers, and correct graphical errors, aiming to improve the overall player experience.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.2 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released version 1.0.2 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update primarily addresses various bugs and gameplay issues, including critical fixes to prevent save data corruption. The patch notes detail numerous improvements to game progression, Mii character interactions, and item management.