Pokemon Pokopia, an Animal Crossing-esque life sim, will hit Switch 2 on March 5

"It's a life sim game in the vein of Animal Crossing. Nintendo unveiled the game during a Direct in September, saying that it would arrive in spring 2026. Now, the company has revealed that Pokemon Pokopia will hit Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5. There's no new trailer for the game just yet you'll have to wait until Thursday, November 13 for that."

"We learned during the Nintendo Direct a couple of months ago that you'll play as a Ditto who has taken on the guise of a human. You'll meet more Pokemon and learn new abilities to help you upgrade your community and make your home just the way you want it. Last month, there was another leak of files from Game Freak, the main developer of Pokemon games. Among other things, the details indicated that an expansion for Pokemon Pokopia is in the works."

"Before Pokemon Pokopia arrives, you'll be able to warm up for a Pokemon flavor of life sim by dipping back into Animal Crossing New Horizons, which is getting a major update and a Switch 2 version in January. It includes support for mouse controls, visual enhancements and other upgrades on Switch 2. An update that will also apply to the original Switch version will introduce a new hotel location, more cosmetic items, a Lego collaboration and much more."

Pokemon Pokopia is a life-sim in the vein of Animal Crossing. It will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026, and will be distributed on a Game Key Card that requires download. Koei Tecmo studio Omega Force develops the game. Players assume the role of a Ditto disguised as a human, meet Pokemon, learn abilities, and upgrade community and home. Leaked Game Freak files indicated an expansion is in development. Animal Crossing New Horizons will receive a major update and a Switch 2 version with mouse support, visual enhancements, and new content in January.

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