Image: NintendoThe Switch Direct this week gave Nintendo's popular Mii avatar a new lease on life with not only a cameo in the 'virtual game card' trailer but also the announcement of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - the first new entry in the Tomodachi Life series in over ten years.Although the trailer for this upcoming Switch release kept things brief, Mii fans have spotted one major update on the customisation front. It seems the avatar, first introduced during the Wii generation, now have ears and it looks like you'll even be able to choose from different types of ears. Fans of Nintendo's Mii were just as quick to highlight this on social media:Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube For the 'virtual game card' trailer, Nintendo showcased part of this new feature with the existing Mii (without ears). All of this though has given Mii supporters renewed hopes Nintendo will carry over Mii (and this Mii update) to the Switch 2 generation.Image: NintendoTomodachi Life: Living the Dream is due out for the Switch (yes, Nintendo's original hybrid system) next year in 2026. Thankfully, Nintendo has confirmed backwards compatibility for the Switch 2, so you should be able to play it on the new system as well. Living the dream... we guessHow are you feeling about the return of Mii, Tomodachi Life and the fact they now have ears? Do you want to see more Mii experiences including feature and game integration going forward? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:01 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesMetroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesUpdate: Now available to Switch Online membersPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRandom: Sakurai Sends Fans Into Meltdown Ahead Of Switch DirectUpdate: "I can't just tweet carelessly..."