Barbie Project Friendship (Nintendo Switch) is a family-friendly adventure and simulation game developed by Xaloc Studios and Casual Brothers Ltd., and published by Outright Games. It is based on the modern Barbie universe and focuses on teamwork, creativity, and helping a community rebuild and thrive.
In the game, players join different versions of Barbie as they work together to restore the Malibu Waves Community Center, a beloved local landmark that has fallen into disrepair. Along the way, players explore different themed areas and complete fun tasks to bring the community back to life.
Gameplay is centered around exploration, light puzzle-solving, and mini-games. Players can interact with NPCs, complete quests, and unlock new activities such as running a pet salon, fixing equipment in a tech lab, or decorating different spaces. Progression is driven by completing tasks and earning rewards to upgrade the community center.
The game also includes customization features, allowing players to change outfits, decorate spaces, and personalize their experience. It supports cooperative play for shared mini-game sessions, making it suitable for casual multiplayer fun.
Core features include:
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Adventure / Simulation / Mini-games |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Local multiplayer (select activities) |
| Players | 1–2 Players |
| Developer | Xaloc Studios S.L., Casual Brothers Ltd. |
| Publisher | Outright Games |
| Release Date | October 25, 2024 |
| Perspective | Third-person |
| Core Gameplay | Exploration, quests, mini-games, customization, light puzzles |
| World Setting | Modern Barbie universe (Malibu community setting) |
| Nintendo Switch Features | Portable play, family-friendly co-op mini-games, optimized handheld UI |
| Rating | Everyone 3+ (Mild Thematic Content) |
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| Works with | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Adventure, Casual, Simulation |