Nintendo has announced that Pictonico!, a smartphone game app where photos you take become games, will be released on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Pre-registration for the app began on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Your Photos Become Games: Nintendo Announces Smartphone Game App Pictonico! for Release!
Nintendo has announced the release of Pictonico!, an app where you can play using photos you take yourself!
Pictonico! is an instant action game that you can touch and play.
What Is Pictonico!? Challenge a Variety of Mini-Games Using Photos
In Pictonico!, photos of yourself, family, and friends quickly transform into games!
Photos saved on your smartphone or tablet are automatically picked up, and the selected photos become mini-games.
You can also play immediately using only photos taken on the spot.
It serves as a conversation starter during a short break.
Play Up to 80 Variations of Mini-Games!
The app includes 3 variations of mini-games that can be played for free.
Additionally, by purchasing paid add-on packs, you can casually enjoy 80 variations of mini-games in total.
Two types of game packs will appear, each containing different mini-games.
- Game Pack Vol. 1: 7.99 USD
- Game Pack Vol. 2: 5.99 USD
In addition, Pictonico! includes various modes such as Stages, Score Attack, and Today's Fortune.
You can play a wide range of content, from things you can play quickly to things you can challenge seriously.
Pictonico! Pre-Registration Is Open from May 19!
Turn your photos into silly minigames with #Pictonico 📸
Pictonico! will be available to download on mobile device or tablet on May 28.
Pre-register today: https://t.co/nF4wVsVBzE pic.twitter.com/X1fSRU8vMs
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 19, 2026
Pre-registration for Pictonico!, which can be played on smartphones, opened on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Pre-registration is available on the App Store and Google Play, so let's complete pre-registration and wait for the release day!
Check the Pictonico! official website and Nintendo's official X (@NintendoAmerica) for details and further updates on Pictonico!
| App Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | Pictonico! |
| Compatible Models | Smartphone |
| Price | Download and some games are free (Paid game packs are available for purchase) |
| Release Date | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |