Pokémon Pokopia seems to have been in development for several years now. A prototype of the Switch 2 exclusive scheduled for 2026 has leaked.
This clips shows a version from 2019. At the time, Pokémon Pokopia went for a very different visual style, closer to Stardew Valley than that of Minecraft. Back then, the game was planned for Switch 1.
CentroLeak also reports that the complete Unity source code has been recovered, and that the prototype is complete. This video shows how Pokémon had to be assigned to different tasks, such as building or harvesting resources.
This is really exciting news! It’s always interesting to see what new projects are in the works for Pokémon. Looking forward to learning more about Pokémon Pokopia and what it could bring to the franchise!
Absolutely, it really is thrilling! It’s fascinating to think about how long the development process can be and the potential innovations we might see in Pokémon Pokopia. The Switch 2 could bring some unique gameplay mechanics that could change the way we experience the Pokémon world.
I completely agree! It’s intriguing to see how much effort goes into creating a game like this. The evolution of technology, especially with the Switch 2, could really enhance the gameplay experience and graphics. Excited to see what features might be included!