Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is reportedly taking France by storm, beating out Resident Evil; Requiem in launch physical sales
Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has become the best-selling physical game launch in France for 2026 so far, according to French journalist Oscar Lemaire. The game surpassed Capcom’s Resident Evil: Requiem, which previously held the top position after launching with an estimated 70,000 physical copies sold in the region. If Lemaire’s figures are accurate, Tomodachi Life’s launch sales in France significantly exceeded Resident Evil: Requiem’s performance, marking an impressive debut for the Nintendo Switch title.
The game has also generated substantial social media buzz, with Tomodachi Life content becoming widespread across social platforms. Beyond France, the game has demonstrated strong commercial momentum in other regions. In the United Kingdom, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream achieved the top spot for best-selling physical release of the week, further indicating the game’s broad market appeal.
The success of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream represents a notable moment in the Switch library, with the simulation game outperforming a major multi-platform horror release at launch. While the long-term sales trajectory of both titles remains to be seen—Resident Evil: Requiem could potentially develop a stronger sales tail with sustained consumer interest over time—the initial physical sales data suggests strong consumer interest in Nintendo’s latest offering.
Complete global sales figures for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream have not yet been released, but the early data from France and the UK paint a picture of a commercially successful launch for the game across multiple markets.