The next Pokemon looks a bit like Minecraft

"The game has players controlling a Ditto that has taken on the form of a human, which means that it's a little cute and also a little creepy. The goal of the game is to shape an empty landscape into a suitable home for some pokémon. That means taming the wilderness, growing crops, and also using a bunch of classic pokémon moves to make it all happen."

"A new Pokémon spinoff is on the way, and it looks very different than any other entry in the long-running franchise. In fact, it looks a little bit like Minecraft - and it's called Pokémon Pokopia. The visuals look like a mix of the structured form of a Minecraft game with the cutesy characters and tone of Pokémon. Given those are two of the biggest franchises in gaming, it sounds - on paper at least - like a winning mix."

Players control a Ditto that has transformed into human form and must convert an empty landscape into suitable habitats for Pokémon. Gameplay includes taming wilderness, growing crops, and employing classic Pokémon moves to alter terrain and assist development. Visuals combine Minecraft-like structured, blocky environments with Pokémon’s cutesy character designs and tone. The title mixes open-ended building and farming systems with franchise-specific mechanics and abilities. The game is positioned as a spinoff distinct from mainline entries and is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch in 2026. The aesthetic and gameplay blend aims to appeal to fans of both franchises.

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