What to know
- Each save file = one island only
- You cannot unlock extra islands within the same save
- Multiple islands are possible using different Switch user profiles
- Island customization lets you reshape one island into multiple sections visually
When you start playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, everything revolves around a single island that you manage and grow. A lot of players wonder if they can expand into multiple islands or unlock new ones later—but the system works a bit differently than that.
So, can you have multiple islands?
The game is designed around a single evolving island experience. Every Mii you create, every relationship, and every building ties back to that one location. According to official details, each user profile gets its own separate save data and an island, and they are not shared across profiles.
| Feature | How it works |
|---|---|
| Number of islands per save | 1 island only |
| Multiple islands possible? | Yes, via multiple user profiles |
| Unlock extra islands in-game | Not possible |
| Customization | You can reshape your island into sections or smaller landmasses |
| Save system | One save file per user profile |
This means you cannot unlock a second island through progression, quests, or upgrades. The gameplay loop focuses on expanding and developing one island rather than managing multiple ones.
How to get more islands in Tomodachi Life LTD
Even though you can’t unlock more islands in one save, you can have multiple islands on the same console—just not in the way you might expect.
Here is how to create another island in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream:
- Create a new user profile on your Nintendo Switch from the system settings.
- Launch the game using that new profile instead of your main one.
- Start a new game, which will generate a completely new island.
- Repeat this process for additional profiles if you want more islands.
Each profile acts like its own separate world, meaning you can experiment with different Miis, stories, and island layouts without affecting your main save.
Island customization gives a “multi-island” feel
While you’re limited to one island per save, the game gives you a lot of freedom to reshape it. You can expand, redesign, and even divide land into smaller sections.
Some reports confirm that you can restructure your island into multiple smaller landmasses or unique shapes, giving the illusion of having several islands within one world.
This means that even though it’s technically one island, you can design it to feel like a chain of islands or districts, which is the closest you’ll get to a multi-island setup inside a single save.
How the island system compares to older games
If you’ve played earlier entries in the series, this system will feel familiar. Traditionally, Tomodachi games have always focused on one central island per save, and Living the Dream continues that design philosophy.
| Version | Island system |
|---|---|
| Original Tomodachi Life (3DS) | One island per save |
| Living the Dream (Switch) | One island per save, but more customization |
| New addition | Separate islands per user profile |
The biggest improvement isn’t more islands—it’s more control over the one you have.
Does having multiple islands matter?
For most players, one island is more than enough. You can have up to 70 Miis living there, with evolving relationships, events, and customization options.
However, having multiple islands through different profiles is useful if you want to:
- Try different story setups
- Experiment with new Mii combinations
- Restart without losing your main island
You can’t unlock multiple islands in a single save, and there’s no in-game feature to expand into new islands. Instead, the game gives you one highly customizable island per profile, and that’s where all your progress happens.
If you really want more islands, the only reliable method is creating new user profiles, which effectively gives you separate worlds to play in. Combined with the strong customization tools, you can still achieve a multi-island vibe without actually needing multiple saves in one file.
