Nintendo Switch 2 Introduces Gender-Neutral Mii Creation Feature

Nintendo continues to innovate its user experience with the unveiling of a new Mii Creator on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

This next-generation console, set to follow the massive global success of the Nintendo Switch, introduces significant updates to the platform’s beloved avatar system.

Most notably, Nintendo Switch 2 removes the requirement to select a gender when creating a new Mii, offering players a more inclusive and flexible approach to avatar customization. Previously, the legacy Mii Creator on the Nintendo Switch—available as of June 4, 2025—required users to select either a male or female gender when crafting their digital persona.

In a notable policy change, the Nintendo Switch 2’s Mii Creator now prompts users to “select a style for your Mii” instead.

This allows users to choose between two presentation styles, but does not explicitly categorize the character by gender.

Additionally, the on-screen guidance notes that, “the style you select for your Mii might be reflected as a specific gender in some software.” This update is significant as it marks the first time Nintendo has made Miis gender-neutral by default.

The move aligns with a broader industry trend toward inclusive gaming and user-generated content, ensuring that players of all backgrounds feel represented.

While legacy Nintendo products, such as the Nintendo Switch and its predecessor consoles, featured gender binary options for Mii creation, the Switch 2’s approach gives developers and users greater flexibility in both games and social experiences on the platform. Nintendo’s decision to modernize the Mii Creator demonstrates its ongoing commitment to evolving its hardware and software experiences for a global audience.

Since the launch of the original Miis on the Nintendo Wii in 2006, character customization has become a signature feature across multiple Nintendo platforms, from the Wii U and 3DS to the successful Nintendo Switch, which has sold over 139 million units worldwide as of 2025.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s redesigned Mii Creator reflects the company’s vision for player empowerment and increased customization in the next era of Nintendo gaming. As Nintendo prepares for the debut of the Switch 2, industry watchers and players alike are praising this change as a significant step toward inclusivity in gaming.

The updated Mii system is expected to influence both first-party titles and a variety of applications available through the Nintendo eShop and showcased during future Nintendo Direct presentations. With the Nintendo Switch 2, the company sets a new standard for personalization and representation, reinforcing its reputation as an industry leader responsive to the evolving needs of its global fan base.

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