Pokémon Pokopia

Pokémon Pokopia is a life simulation in which Ditto makes an abandoned world livable again. Ditto has taken on human form and, together with Professor Tangoloss, begins to create plants, houses and habitats for more Pokémon.

Instead of classic arena battles, the focus is on exploring, building, collecting and living alongside Pokémon. The more lively an area becomes, the more new residents you can attract.

Pokémon Pokopia was released on Mar 5, 2026. The paid expansion pass has been available since Jun 9, 2026. Part 1 with the underwater city of Blubbmeeria is already playable.

Part 2 “Dazzling Decorations” releases on Dec 9, 2026 and adds accessories, furniture and Pokémon. An extra city is not part of it. Part 3 is set to open another city in 2027.

The game is out for Nintendo Switch 2. There is no standalone version for the original Nintendo Switch. With GameShare, users of a Nintendo Switch can also temporarily join a shared session if it is started on a Switch 2.

Pokémon Pokopia supports German text as well as English, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese, among others. Nintendo lists the base game's download size as 6.8 GB.

Ditto collects wood, stones and other materials, builds furniture and houses and shapes the landscape. Pokémon moves serve as tools: Leafage makes grass grow, and Rock Smash removes rocks or walls. With Surf and gliding abilities, Ditto can reach new places.

Building a settlement also involves growing areas, facilities and living spaces. If you create suitable habitats for Pokémon, you attract new visitors and with them more abilities for expanding your town.

The Pokémon Pokopia: Expansion Pass includes three related content waves. Part 1 “Blubbmeeria” opens an underwater city. There, players can build with floating blocks, design new furniture and meet sea Pokémon. The Dive attack came with a free update to the base game.

Part 2 “Dazzling Decorations” releases on Dec 9, 2026. Sunglasses, bow ties and other accessories can be put on Ditto and friendly Pokémon. New Pokémon and furniture expand the design options. Another city comes only with Part 3 in 2027.

The pass requires the base game on Nintendo Switch 2. The three parts are not sold separately.

The Pokémon do not just join Ditto on explorations. They help build houses, teach new abilities and have their own wishes. Some residents have special talents, such as watering plants or generating electricity.

Professor Tangoloss guides the rebuilding of the abandoned settlements. Unusual variants of well-known Pokémon also live in the game world.

Up to four people can play together, online or over local wireless connections. They can visit the designed worlds and build together or take photos.

Online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership. For local multiplayer without GameShare, each participant needs their own console and their own copy of the game. GameShare allows temporary play without buying the game, but it does not replace a native Switch version.

Players can change Ditto's hairstyle and clothing and furnish built rooms with homemade furniture. The Joy-Con 2 mouse controls make it easier to place objects precisely.

The game world also changes with time of day and weather. This creates different conditions for trips, gardening and designing your settlements.

In Blubbmeeria, city building expands into underwater areas. Swim blocks allow structures at several heights, while Lampi and other Pokémon with special talents help run the city.

Players can grow watermelons, collect sea furniture and upgrade a Tohaido submarine into a secret base. To start the DLC, you need the “Raise the ambient level” wish in Trübküstia and the Diver ability.

Pokémon Pokopia was planned and developed by The Pokémon Company, Game Freak and Koei Tecmo Games. Nintendo is publishing the game for Switch 2.

Unlike the classic Pokémon RPGs, Ditto is the player character. The game combines abilities of well-known Pokémon with the ongoing building of a livable world.