Nintendo Announces New Mobile Game That Turns Your Selfies Into Minigames

Nintendo has announced a new mobile title, Pictonico!, which is scheduled for release on May 28, 2026, for both Android and iPhone devices.

The upcoming game introduces a mechanic that transforms user selfies and photos into a series of quirky minigames. According to reporting from GameSpot, the experience is designed to be WarioWare-esque in its style and execution.

Development and Influence

The development of Pictonico! was a collaborative effort, co-developed by Intelligent Systems. This studio is notably the same entity behind the WarioWare series and that pedigree is reflected in the absurd nature of the minigames teased for the title.

While it shares a stylistic lineage with its predecessors, the primary distinction in Pictonico! is the integration of personal imagery. The game utilizes faces from a player’s own photos, warping real people into the characters and elements of its various minigames.

Gameplay Mechanics

Players have multiple options for integrating their own imagery into the game. During the setup process, users can either capture a new photo directly within the application or select an existing image from their device’s photo gallery.

This functionality allows for a wide range of subjects to be featured in the gameplay. The ability to pull from a gallery means that friends, family members, or well-known celebrities can be incorporated into the game’s absurd scenarios.