The Pokémon Company, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, led by President, Representative Director, and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, in collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd., based in Minami-ku, Kyoto, under President Shuntaro Furukawa, proudly announced the release of Pokémon’s inaugural game for the Nintendo Switch platform. Titled Pokémon Pokopia, this highly anticipated title debuted globally on March 5, 2026.

Pokémon’s first Nintendo Switch 2 game, Pokémon Pokopia

Within its first four days of release, the game achieved remarkable commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. Notably, approximately half of these sales were generated from regions outside of Japan, reflecting its strong international appeal. The sales figures include both physical and digital versions, with data provided by Nintendo Co., Ltd.

This title, thoughtfully designed and collaboratively developed by The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK Inc., and KOEI TECMO GAMES, marks Pokémon’s first venture into a cozy sandbox experience. In Pokémon Pokopia, players are invited to breathe life back into a once desolate and forgotten land, working alongside loyal Pokémon companions.

Pokémon Pokopia

As they explore the tranquil landscapes, they can enjoy a leisurely pace of life, engaging in activities such as gardening, building, and customizing their surroundings. The game offers a rich, immersive world where creativity flourishes, allowing players to craft their own charming and personalized environment filled with vibrant details and delightful surprises.

Players assume the role of a Ditto that has transformed into a human, immersing themselves in the experience of building their ideal utopia. They gather a variety of resources, such as sturdy wood and smooth stones, to craft essential tools, while also collecting colorful berries to share with their Pokémon friends.

Pokemon Pokopia Logo

The in-game clock seamlessly mirrors real-world time, allowing players to enjoy a vibrant, dynamic world that evolves with the hours—featuring changing weather patterns, beautiful sunrises, starry nights, and the diverse Pokémon inhabitants that populate this living environment, creating a richly detailed and cozy natural setting.

Product Information

• Title: Pokémon Pokopia
• Release date: March 5, 2026
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
• Genre: Slow-life/sandbox
• Number of players: 1 (Up to 4 players with local or internet connection.)
• Connectivity: Local and internet
• Available as: Physical version and digital version
• Supported languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean
• Spanish in this game has been localized into European Spanish.
• Development and planning: The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK Inc., KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
• Sales: The Pokémon Company (JP Market Only)

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