Nintendo Miis are post-gender on Switch 2Just pick your avatar's style and customize away.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set for launch, introducing significant updates to its Mii creation feature. Unlike previous Nintendo consoles, the Nintendo Switch 2 allows users to create a Mii without assigning a gender. During setup, users are prompted to…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set for launch, introducing significant updates to its Mii creation feature. Unlike previous Nintendo consoles, the Nintendo Switch 2 allows users to create a Mii without assigning a gender. During setup, users are prompted to "Select a style for your Mii" without any gender-specific pronouns or identifiers. This change aligns with Nintendo's recent approach seen in games like Splatoon 3 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons , which use gender-neutral language.
It is important to note that while the console itself does not assign gender, some games may interpret style as a gender indicator. This is indicated on the Mii creation screen with the message, "Some games may use style as a gender indicator."
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set for launch, introducing significant updates to its Mii creation feature.
Launch Date: Thu, Jun 4, 2025 Feature: Gender-neutral Mii creation
Based on reporting by www.engadget.com.
