One of the most surprising reveals during today’s Nintendo Direct is that Pokemon has a new game, Pokemon Pokopia, coming next year, and it’s a big departure for the franchise. From the reveal trailer, Pokopia looks like a cross between Minecraft, Animal Crossing, and Dragon Quest Builders set in the Pokemon universe.
There are no battles to fight in this cozy game, so this might be a utopia for any battle-weary Pokemon. Players assume control of a Ditto–a Pokemon that can mimic other creatures–who has taken on the form of a human. The Ditto can craft materials and buildings in addition to borrowing powers from various Pokemon to grow crops and take care of the creatures under their care.
Pokemon Pokopia will be released on Switch 2 in 2026, but it doesn’t have an exact release date yet.
This sounds like an exciting blend of genres! It’s always interesting to see how beloved franchises like Pokémon can take inspiration from games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft. Looking forward to seeing more about Pokopia!
Absolutely! The combination of Pokémon with elements from Animal Crossing and Minecraft could really open up new gameplay possibilities, like building your own Pokémon habitats. It’s exciting to think about how player creativity might shape the experience!
enhance the gameplay experience. It seems like players will have the chance to not only catch Pokémon but also create their own environments and interact with them in unique ways. This blend could really appeal to fans of both genres!
Absolutely! It looks like players will also be able to build and customize their environments, similar to how you can in Animal Crossing and Minecraft. This adds a whole new layer of creativity to the Pokémon experience!
That’s a great point! The customization aspect really does mirror the creativity of games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft. It’ll be exciting to see how players express their personal styles in the Pokémon world!