The summer game showcase in June has been so stacked that I wound up missing a game that immediately made it to my wishlist: Hello Kitty Party Land. Announced back during the Nintendo showcase in June 2026, the Sanrio game is being brought to Nintendo by publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment America. The game features a massive roster of characters and is now available for preorder from the Nintendo store.
Similar to Lego Party! and Mario Party Jamboree, this game is also a casual party game that features a massive roster of iconic Sanrio characters, putting players into dozens of unique mini games featuring more than 145 characters.
Hello Kitty Party Land is the first-ever title from Sanrio’s game brand, Sanrio Games, to Nintendo consoles. Hello Kitty Adventure Island, from game development studio Sunblink, also brought the Sanrio characters to the Switch, but it wasn’t from Sanrio’s own studio.
What is Hello Kitty Party Land about?
Bandai Namco and Sanrio Games released an official synopsis along with the first look trailer at gameplay, both of which are featured below:
Hello Kitty Party Land takes place in a charming town populated by Hello Kitty and Friends. The party game lets up to 4 players participate in more than 45 mini-games and board games. Players can also customize their avatars with hairstyles, outfits, and other items found throughout the game.
Designed with intuitive controls, the game is perfect for newcomers and experienced players to play solo or together with friends in local or online multiplayer.
Watch the Trailer
What Editions are available for pre-order?
- Standard / Day 1 Edition: $49.99 USD and includes the full game, a sticker pack, and a coloring book.
- Premium Edition: $69.99 USD and includes the Standard Edition and adds a plushy keychain, hologram cards, and other exclusive collectibles
What is the release date?
The Nintendo Showcase also shared a release date for the new title. Hello Kitty Party Island is available now for preorder and will bring the vibrant world of Hello Kitty and Friends to life on October 29, 2026, on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.