- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.4 update was released on July 22, 2026, addressing a rare save-corruption bug linked to the Island Builder feature.
- The update fixes an issue where using Island Builder could corrupt save data, preventing the game from starting during future play sessions.
- Additionally, the patch resolves an issue where the game could not progress properly after addressing a Mii character’s concerns, which caused the game to close.
- The update also corrects display issues with Mii characters on posters at the clothing shop and the Ferris wheel.
- Nintendo's patch notes indicate that other issues were fixed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
Nintendo has released update 1.0.4 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, addressing a serious save-corruption bug linked to the Island Builder tool. The patch, which went live on July 22, 2026, fixes a rare issue where using Island Builder could corrupt save data, preventing the game from starting during future play sessions.123
In addition to the save data fix, the update resolves several other gameplay issues. It addresses a problem where the game could fail to progress properly after resolving a Mii character’s concerns, resulting in an error that caused the game to close. Other fixes include correcting the display of Mii characters on posters at the clothing shop and ensuring that Mii characters on posters at the Ferris wheel or news station are selected evenly.
Nintendo’s official support page notes that additional unlisted tweaks were made to improve overall gameplay. Previous patches have focused on similar bug fixes, with Version 1.0.3 released on June 25, 2026, and Version 1.0.2 addressing separate progression-blocking bugs. The game, developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo, launched for Nintendo Switch on April 16, 2026.
As with previous updates, existing save data carries over automatically once the patch installs. Nintendo reminds players that anyone hoping to play together locally needs to be running the same software version. For Kiwi and Australian players, the update should already be rolling out via the eShop’s automatic download setting, matching the same July 22 release window seen in North American and European Nintendo support listings.
“The update also fixes an issue where the game would crash after resolving a Mii's concerns and corrects display problems with posters at the clothing shop and Ferris wheel. Previous patches in May and June targeted separate progression-blocking bugs and save-data integrity issues.”
Nintendo Everything
Shane the Gamer
