“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC) update, “City Town.”
Debuting April 16 from Sanrio and developer Sunblink, “City Town” is described as “a rainbow metropolis” filled with mystery. The “Hello Kitty” life sim game’s new update will introduce another classic Sanrio character, Usahana, who unlocks the customizable Imagination Cafe, and allow players to set up new shops with Kuromi, My Sweet Piano, and Tuxedosam.
Watch the trailer for the upcoming “City Town” DLC in the video above.
“Hello Kitty Island Adventure‘s” “City Town” update will be available across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Pricing details for the DLC will be revealed at a later date.
Since its debut in 2023, “Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has previously launched one major paid DLC update, “Wheatflour Wonderland.” That expansion was released in September 2025 for $14.99 across Nintendo Switch, Steam and later PS5.
Per Sunblink and Sanrio’s official description, additional features of the “City Town” DLC update will include:
● New Bestie Alert – Cheerful and full of energy, USAHANA can’t wait to show everyone around City Town, make new friends, and lend a hand renovating your very own cafe. Unlock 35 friendship levels with USAHANA for a wealth of rewards and benefits.
● Vibrant New City – Step into City Town, a vibrant new region bursting with towering skylines, adorable critters, and delicious foods to discover. With 30+ hours of adventure and over 90 plus quests, there’s plenty to uncover both above (and beneath) the city!
● Imagination Cafe – Design and customize your very own Imagination Cafe! Whip up endless combinations of adorable treats like mochi, dango, and boba tea to delight your Sanrio friends.
● Seven New Shops – Help your Sanrio pals grow City Town with new establishments like a plushie boutique, blooming orchards and a fun-filled arcade.
● New Visitors – Keep an eye out for USAHA*NA’s adorable friends Pannya-chan, Buppyu-kun, Wanwa-chan, Sora-kun and Nyako-chan. Prepare cozy apartments inside the Rainbow Tower to welcome them in style!
● And… keep an eye out for a mysterious cameo guest!
