Nintendo unveils Pictonico, its new mobile puzzle game
▼ Summary
– Nintendo announced a new mobile game, Pictonico, launching on May 28, 2026, featuring photo-based mini-games across 80 challenges.
– The game allows players to use their own or friends’ faces in challenges, drawing comparisons to Face Raiders on Nintendo 3DS.
– Pictonico is free to start with a few free mini-games, but full access requires purchasing Volume 1 for $5.99 or Volume 2 for $7.99.
– The game includes humorous scenarios, such as using photos of people in situations like a boss needing help or a friend becoming a final boss.
– This is Nintendo’s first new mobile game not tied to an existing franchise since Dragalia Lost, which launched in 2018 and shut down in 2022.
Nintendo has officially announced Pictonico, a new mobile puzzle game arriving on May 28, 2026. This marks the company’s first original mobile title in eight years, offering a fresh, photo-driven experience for smartphone users.
The core concept revolves around mini-game challenges that incorporate real photos. Players can use their own face,or friends’ faces,across 80 different puzzles. Early previews already draw comparisons to Face Raiders on the Nintendo 3DS, but Pictonico expands the idea significantly.
The game adopts a free-to-start model. A handful of mini-games are available at no cost, but unlocking the full collection requires a purchase. Volume 1 costs $5.99, while Volume 2 is priced at $7.99.
Nintendo’s official description paints a playful picture: “Sure, it’s kind of silly… But there’s no telling what will happen next!” It promises absurd scenarios like your school’s sports stars walking a red carpet, a hungry boss needing help, washing away embarrassing high-school memories, or even zipping up a noisy son’s mouth. Other challenges include two old friends skydiving, a grandpa dressed as a ballerina, plucking a mom’s nose hair, and a calm teacher suddenly revealed as a muscle-bound powerhouse. The best friend turned final boss? Time for evasive maneuvers.
The game encourages spontaneity: “You can even take photos with friends on the spot and use them right away.” The 80 mini-games range from easy to pretty tricky, designed to make players laugh when they look back at old photos.
This is Nintendo’s first mobile game not tied to an existing franchise since Dragalia Lost in 2018, which was shut down in 2022. Pictonico represents a bold step into original mobile content for the company.
(Source: Nintendoeverything.com)
