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Nintendo Announces 'Pokémon Pokopia,' a Ditto-Led Life Sim for Switch 2 Launching Spring 2026

Developed with Koei Tecmo, the spin-off swaps battling for crafting and town-building as a human-shaped Ditto learns Pokémon moves to shape an island community.

Overview

  • Digital pre-orders open on November 12, with a physical and digital launch slated for spring 2026 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Players control a Ditto in human form who befriends Pokémon to learn moves—such as Bulbasaur’s Leafage and Squirtle’s Water Gun—to transform the environment and unlock new capabilities.
  • Progress revolves around collecting materials, crafting furniture, growing vegetables, and constructing homes to develop a town that visiting players or Pokémon can explore.
  • A real-time day–night cycle, changing weather, and distinct in-game locations are confirmed, and the reveal showed no traditional battle mechanics.
  • The announcement accompanied confirmation of paid Pokémon Legends: Z‑A DLC that will add new Mega evolutions.