Pokémon Pokopia Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Life Simulation Adventure Launches March 2026

The Pokémon Company International has unveiled its next major release for the beloved franchise: Pokémon Pokopia, set for launch on March 5, 2026, exclusively for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

This innovative life simulation game introduces a fresh experience where players awaken as a Ditto who has transformed into human form, embarking on a heartfelt journey to create a utopia where Pokémon and humans coexist in harmony. Pokémon Pokopia marks an exciting addition to the ever-evolving Pokémon series.

As a relaxing life simulation adventure, it showcases both the creative prowess of The Pokémon Company and their ongoing commitment to delivering fresh gameplay experiences for Nintendo hardware.

Launching on Nintendo Switch 2, the game leverages the capabilities of Nintendo’s next-generation console, promising a vibrant, interactive world for veteran fans and newcomers alike. A central figure in this serene new world is Professor Tangrowth, a quirky and isolated professor previously residing where Pokémon and humans once lived together in peace.

Notably, Professor Tangrowth uses makeshift human tools, highlighting the blending of the two worlds at the heart of the gameplay.

Players will encounter Professor Tangrowth early in their adventure, receiving guidance and essential support for their mission. In Pokémon Pokopia, players are tasked with crafting the perfect environment by learning moves from the Pokémon they meet.

These abilities are used not just in everyday life but also in designing and constructing habitats that encourage more Pokémon to join the thriving community.

Partnering with a variety of Pokémon, players can build unique houses, fostering a sense of creativity and cohabitation central to the Pokopia experience. Throughout their journey, players will encounter an array of unusual and charming Pokémon specific to Pokopia.

Among these are Peakychu, a distinctive pale Pikachu characterized by its drooping ears; Mosslax, a Snorlax coated in moss and crowned with a blooming flower; and Smearguru, an artistically inspired Smeargle that paints the world with its tail.

Each of these Pokémon adds depth to the game world, offering new interactions and opportunities for discovery. Pokémon Pokopia's release on the Nintendo Switch 2 continues The Pokémon Company's tradition of leveraging new Nintendo hardware to expand the Pokémon universe and experiment with genre blending.

With a scheduled launch date of March 5, 2026, anticipation is already building among fans eager to experience this new vision of life alongside Pokémon.

Stay tuned for further updates on gameplay features, pre-order availability via the Nintendo eShop, and new trailers to be revealed in upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations.

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