Pokémon Pokopia: release date revealed for the chill life simulation game on Switch 2

You're used to having your Pokémon battle for Pokémon League badges... How about giving our little companions a break for a game? In a Nintendo Direct, dated September 12, 2025, a brand-new Pokémon game developed by Game Freak was unveiled...

In spring 2026, on March 5, play Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2: a peaceful life simulation game in which you build your world and perform various tasks to feed, house, and entertain the Pokémon who live there.

The trailer for Pokémon Pokopia :

Pokémon Pokopia:

" Play as a Metamorph and shape a pristine world to create a wonderful place for all kinds of Pokémon. There's so much to do, including collecting berries, stones and wood, building furniture, growing vegetables in the fields you've plowed, creating homes for the Pokémon you encounter, and much more. "

In the style of Animal Crossing, players can build and develop their own little world, while caring for their Pokémon. Pokémon enjoy a quiet life, far from the battles to which they are accustomed. Create the right environment for the Pokémon living on your island, thanks to the abilities of the various pocket monsters.

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The first images of the trailer show a 3D game, which doesn't look as visually polished as a Zelda or the most recent Pokémon games. Pokémon of all types can be seen. The first generations are the most represented in this trailer, but a few specimens from generations 4, 5 and 6 can also be seen.

The Pokémon Pokopia game is presented as a relaxing game, in which players can take the time to build their world and play with Pokémon. It's an interesting and welcome change of pace for the franchise, suited to those who enjoy taking care of their digital companions. 

For the first time on Nintendo Switch 2, the game Pokémon Pokopia will only be available in the form of a Game Key Card. This system is not quite the same as a digital game: with the Game Key Card, players must connect to the Internet to download their game, and they must wait until the download is complete before they can play. These Game Key Cards can be resold or shared with others, unlike digital cartridges.

We look forward to seeing you in 2026.