For the better part of three decades, human trainers have called upon Pokémon creatures to battle each other under their command. But in 2026, Pokémon will finally have their own paradise in this world. Pokemon Pocopia.
This upcoming cozy game isn't about Pokémon knocking each other out. Instead, the player can offer them the opportunity to live side by side in an environment specifically tailored to their individual needs. A person does not need to fight for anything, and a person does not even need to determine his own destiny. Players can direct the Pokémon's actions, but Pocopia will be built by Ditto one brick at a time.
When will Pokemon Pocopia be released?
Pokemon Pokopia will be released on March 5, 2026. When the game was announced in September 2025, Pokemon Pokopia only had an unspecified release window of 2026. In November, Nintendo officially announced that the game would release in just four months, in early March 2026.
Trailers “Pokemon Pocopia”
For now, only the announcement trailer has been released, but there is actually no story in this game. Instead of placing a human at the center of the gameplay, Pocopia introduces Ditto, who uses his natural transformation abilities to impersonate a human. This Ditto doesn't hide its true nature from other Pokemon, but its ability to have a human body with Pokemon skills will go a long way in shaping the landscape.
Pokemon Copy Platform
While Pokemon Pokopia doesn't appear to be too visually taxing for any Switch model, it will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Players who only own the original Switch will have to upgrade before they can upgrade to Pokopia.
History, setting and characters of Pokemon Pokopia
Ditto is the main character of Pokemon Pokopia, but the trailer confirms that other classic Pokemon, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander, will be drawn to Pokopia by the choices Ditto makes.
There don't seem to be any external threats in this game. And as long as the Pokémon feel cared for, it looks like they'll be very happy in their new home. As for Ditto, it is unclear whether his human appearance can be customized based on gender. But it seems safe to assume that there will be some customization options.
Gameplay of Pokemon Pokopii
The gameplay looks like a cross between Minecraft, Animal Crossing and Dragon Quest Builders. In the trailer, Ditto demonstrates the ability to imitate the abilities of other Pokémon by growing grass or obtaining raw materials to create items and homes. Ditto can build homes for Pokémon, transform landscapes, and even divert water into areas for waterfalls and ponds.
Ditto can also grow crops and prepare food for Pokémon, and the trailer indicates that other playable characters will also be able to visit the house you've built for yourself in the game.
Pokemon Pokopia Development News
Pokemon Pokopia is being developed by Omega Force, the studio behind the Dynasty Warrior franchise. Persona 5 StrikersAnd Warriors with fire emblem. Omega Force has also had great success working with Nintendo on Legend of Zelda spin-offs. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity And Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
It is currently unknown whether Pokemon Pokopia will receive any post-launch DLC from Omega Force after the game's March 2026 release.
