In the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream game for the Nintendo Switch system (also playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 system) launching April 16, you’ll become caretaker of a vibrant, eclectic island where almost anything can happen.

Ready to go? You can get a head start on your trip right now with the free Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Welcome Version demo, available on Nintendo eShop. The demo allows you to create up to three Mii characters and experience a slice of the island life that awaits you in the full version of the game. Not only will you be able to transfer your demo progress into the full game at launch, but you’ll also receive a hamster costume in a random color for your Mii characters after finishing the demo content (and, yes, the costume can also be obtained in the full game).

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lets you create custom Mii characters that can be as wild and quirky as you want them to be. Design their look, height, voice and personality and set them loose on an evolving island paradise. Then create living spaces and change up the island aesthetic, too – move shops, living spaces, trees, and more around wherever you want and even expand the land area as you enliven island living for you and your Mii character residents.

Don’t forget that time passes on the island the same way it does in the real world, so keep dropping in so you don’t miss out on all the weird and wonderful things your Mii characters are up to. Help them solve everyday concerns – if they’re hungry, grab them a delicious special of the day from the Fresh Kingdom food mart. Are they getting bored with their living space? Why not head to T&C Reno to help them find the perfect piece to tie the room together? Help them update their wardrobe, cultivate friendships, and live their best lives as the island gets more bustling, surprising, and offbeat by the day.

Check out the trailer and then tell us what you think. Are you going to download the demo? Will you buy the full game when it arrives on April 16th?