Summary
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealedTamagotchi Plaza, a new shop simulation game with new and returning characters from the popularTamagotchisaga.Tamagotchi Plazawill land onNintendo Switchconsoles on on July 27, 2025..
Originally released in North America in 2006, theTamagotchi Connection: Corner Shopseries stepped aside from the classic pet-caring gameplay of theTamagotchifranchise to enter the shop simulation genre. While it was popular among Nintendo DS players, theTamagotchi Corner Shopsaga had not received a new entry since 2008. Fortunately for fans, the latest March 27 Nintendo Direct livestream confirmed that thecozy shop simulatorseries is finally making a comeback nearly 20 years later.
Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a release date and trailer forTamagotchi Plaza, the latest entry in theTamagotchi Connection: Corner Shopseries. InTamagotchi Plaza, players are asked to become shopkeepers in Tamahiko Town, where the Tamagotchi Fest will be held. Players must help Prince Tamahiko bring life to the town by opening and growing shops.Tamagotchi Plazaoffers 12 different shops to manage, like a dental clinic and an eyewear shop, each with its own relaxing mini-games. Fans will have to satisfy customers to upgrade the stores and meet over 100 Tamagotchi around town. Both new and classic Tamagotchi can be encountered, including the fan-favorite mascots Mametchi, Kuchipatchi, and Memetchi. One new game-exclusive Tamagotchi will also be introduced.Tamagotchi Plazawill join the list ofcozy Nintendo Switch gameson July 15, 2025.
Tamagotchi Plaza Releasing for Nintendo Switch on June 27
Some shops inTamagotchi Plazawill have offline two-player co-op mini-games for both collaboration and competition. According to the developers, the game will also feature a linking function with Tamagotchi Uni, a recent toy model currently on sale. Using the linkage function will let players unlock exclusive items and special events inTamagotchi Plaza, though Tamagotchi Uni is not available worldwide.Tamagotchi Plazawas not the only popular Nintendo franchise that revealed a surprise comeback.A newTomodachi Lifegameis also coming to Nintendo Switch, but its release is planned for 2026.
The latest Nintendo Direct livestream from March 27 brought various new trailers for upcoming games. In an unexpected move,three games were launched for the Nintendo Switchon the same day, includingDisney Villains Cursed Cafe. Players can expect more news onTamagotchi Plazain the upcoming months.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console launched in 2017, capable of being played in handheld mode or docked to a television. The Switch Lite, a handheld-only model, followed in 2019, with an OLED refresh coming in 2021.
