Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) News Articles
Wednesday18th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.2, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here's what you can expect
Last week, The Pokémon Company announced its relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia, which sold more than 2.2 million units globally in its first four days, would be getting a new update to address multiple issues with the game. This update is now available, and as part of this, the
Monday16th Mar 2026
UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia's Physical Troubles Continue As It Slips From The Podium
Stock issues for Ditto
Many of us would have assumed that Pokémon Pokopia would be sticking around in the upper reaches of the UK charts for weeks to come, but stock issues kept it from the top spot in its first week, and it looks like the struggles have continued as we enter week two. Despite being a critical smash hit with strong sales on the...
Sunday15th Mar 2026
Video How To Build A 'Real' House In Pokémon Pokopia
Get building with this quick tutorial
Pokémon Pokopia has been available on the Switch 2 for over a week now, and if you're still getting your head around the basics (or haven't got the game just yet), this quick and easy tutorial about how to make a 'real' house for you or your Pokémon offers some handy advice. We're not referring to assembly...
Friday13th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Is Getting A New Update Soon, Here Are The Details
Fixes for progression bugs and more
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia has got off to a tremendous start, with The Pokémon Company yesterday reporting the game's sales had already surpassed 2.2 million units globally in just four days. With the launch patch out of the way, the development team has now announced the next update will be arriving...
Thursday12th Mar 2026
Japanese Charts Pokémon Pokopia Gets Off To An Astonishing Start
Talk about Tangrowth
The latest Japanese Charts data is in courtesy of Famitsu, and Pokémon Pokopia has gotten off to a roaring start in the region with a total of 541,371 physical copies sold. The Pokémon Company has already confirmed that around 1 million total units were shifted in Japan, so this is a good indication of the physical/digital...
News Pokémon Pokopia Sales Surpass 2.2 Million Units Globally In First Four Days
The Switch 2 exclusive is off to a strong start
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has got off to a roaring start, with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo today announcing global sales of the title have already surpassed 2.2 million units. Pokopia managed to achieve this in just the "first four days" since its launch on 5th...
Wednesday11th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia's Early Success Causes A Surge In Nintendo's Share Price
It's super eff... oh, you get it
The release of Pokémon Pokopia has seemingly led to a surge in Nintendo's share price following its early critical and commercial success. According to Bloomberg (thanks, VGC), the game being sold out in numerous outlets across the US and UK has caused a bit of a positive uplift amongs
Monday9th Mar 2026
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Pokopia?
Has it crafted a space in your heart?
A Pokémon-meets-Minecraft life sim has been at the top of our 'Pokémon spin-offs we'd love to see' list for, well, forever, and last week, TPC finally made it happen. If you have taken one look at any of the Pokémon Pokopia marketing, then you'll know how adorable it is. This is a game that sees you hop into...
UK Charts Pokémon Pokopia 'Undersupplied' At Retail And Falls Short
Requiem for a Nidoqueen
The latest UK Charts data has been released, and while many had perhaps assumed that Pokémon Pokopia would easily nab the top spot, it's actually settled for the silver medal behind Resident Evil Requiem. According to The Game Business' Chris Dring, Pokopia was "seriously undersupplied" at retail, meaning the physical sales...
Sunday8th Mar 2026
PSA Pokémon Pokopia Players Can Now Tour The Developer's Cloud Island
You'll need a code and Switch Online sub to visit
Apart from Mystery Gifts and events, the new relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 also allows you to visit Cloud Islands, which are separate from the main game experience. To give players a sample of what's to come in this new adventure, The Pokémon Company has joined in on the fun -...
Saturday7th Mar 2026
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Pokémon Pokopia?
Go on, tell us
Pokémon Pokopia launched exclusively for the Switch 2 this week, and if you haven't already heard about this new relaxing life-simulation, it's been getting quite a lot of praise. The game has already shot to the top of Metacritic as one of the highest-rated Pokémon games of all time, and here in our review on Nintendo Life, we...
Friday6th Mar 2026
News The Pokémon Company Issues Response To The White House's Pokopia Meme
"no permission was granted"
Ahead of the release of Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2, fans have been passing the time by posting memes via a font generator from Pixel Frame, recreating the Pokopia logo with custom text. Someone on The White House's social media team apparently caught wind of this and created its own image using the Pokopia font...
Thursday5th Mar 2026
Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In March 2026
Marching onwards
We blinked and somehow we're already almost a week into March! Where does the time go, eh? It's already been a busy one, but we have yet another stacked month of Switch releases ahead of us. Here to guide you through some of the most exciting ones out there are the wonderful Alex and Mai, who have created the above rundown. As...
PSA You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's First In-Game Event Right Now
One week ahead of schedule
The Pokémon Company revealed the first details for Pokopia's debut limited-time in-game event earlier today. The 'More Spores for Hoppip' event officially kicks off on 9th March and runs until the 24th, but if you picked up your copy today and want to get involved early, you can now do exactly that. Yes, as spotted by...
Nintendo Download 5th March (North America)
Bulb Boy! Back to the Dawn! Ratcheteer DX!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch (2) eShop - Highlights: Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo,...
News Pokémon Pokopia's Launch Trailer Is Too Cute To Handle
Ditto used Attract!
Well, fellow Trainers, today is finally the day. After months of having our hearts melted by adorable little trailers, Pokémon Pokopia is finally here, and what do you know, there's a fittingly sweet launch trailer to mark the occasion. There's nothing particularly new about today's footage (not if you've kept up with the news...
News Pokémon Pokopia Limited-Time Special Event Announced - "More Spores For Hoppip"
Befriend these Pokémon while you can!
The relaxing and cosy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia is now available on the Switch 2, and to celebrate the launch, there'll be a "limited-time" in-game event taking place next week. This is apparently just the beginning of these special events. The first one is called "More Spores for Hoppip" and will...
Wednesday4th Mar 2026
News Pokopia Joins A 3DS Entry As The Highest-Rated Pokémon Game On Metacritic
It's super-duper effective
Pokémon Pokopia is a good game. A really good game, in fact! It launches on 5th March 2026, but we and a bunch of other outlets have already provided our full verdict on the life-sim spin-off, and it seems that most are in agreement that it's a really darn good game. In fact, it's so good that it's actually now joint...
News Pokémon Pokopia For Switch 2 Receives A Day One Update
You'll need it to access online play
The new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia is almost here, and ahead of its Switch 2 release, the title has received a new update. If you've already preloaded the game, and this update isn't already preinstalled, you'll be prompted to update your copy. According to the official update from the development team, this...
Monday2nd Mar 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Pokopia
Pokopium needed?
Just in case the reveal of Gen 10 for the Nintendo Switch 2 wasn't enough, Pokémon Pokopia is also gracing us with its presence when it launches later this week on 5th March 2026. We've reviewed it, of course, and came away feeling really good about the cosy life-sim spin-off, awarding it a score of 8/10 and calling it "the...
Friday27th Feb 2026
News New Pokémon Pokopia Trailer Introduces Even More Poké Pals
The secret inGreedent
We are under a week away from the launch of Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2 on 5th March, but that hasn't stopped The Pokémon Company from revealing a little more info as a part of today's Presents showcase. If you weren't already sold on the adorable vibes of Pokopia from everything we've seen so far, this brand-new trailer...
PSA Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Preloads Are Now Officially Live
The wait is almost over
Timed in with Pokémon's 30th anniversary is the release of Pokémon Pokopia, arriving exclusively on the Switch 2 next week. Following a Nintendo Treehouse segment for the title earlier this week, preloads for this "relaxing life simulation game" have now gone live on the Switch eShop. If you have already pre-ordered the...
Tuesday24th Feb 2026
Watch Nintendo Treehouse February 2026 - Live!
80 minutes of Mario Wonder and Pokopia
You might think that we've already seen all there is to see about upcoming Switch 2 titles Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park and Pokémon Pokopia, but you'd be mistaken. Here to show even more in the gameplay department for both games is a brand new Nintendo...
Monday23rd Feb 2026
News Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With A Pair Of Gameplay Showcases
Mario Wonder and Pokopia return
Another week, another Nintendo surprise. Okay, perhaps this one isn't quite as big as those in recent memory, but Nintendo has announced that it's bringing back its Treehouse showcase this week with gameplay presentations for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel...
Thursday19th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Sped Through Development Thanks To Some Good Old Collaboration
Omega Force used Helping Hand!
We weren't the only ones to draw the Dragon Quest Builders link when Pokopia was first unveiled last year, and it was with good reason. As it turns out, we have Builders dev Omega Force to thank for the game's speedy development time. That is according to Pokopia producer Kanako Murata, who, in a new interview with...
Thursday12th Feb 2026
Round Up The Previews Are In For Pokémon Pokopia
"Pokopia was a huge surprise"
This March, Pokémon is expanding beyond its usual battle roots with a brand-new game called Pokémon Pokopia that seems to include a little bit of everything. If the information and trailers shared about the game haven't already sold you, maybe the previews will. Here's what our staff writer Ollie Reynolds had to say...
Wednesday11th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Promises A Chunky Main Story With "More Things To Experience" After Credits
How long is a piece of String Shot?
Previews for Pokémon Pokopia have dropped today, including our own, and most of them are pretty positive, getting us very excited for the upcoming building life-sim on Switch 2. And, according to Takuto Edagawa, the game's director, it sounds like we'll be spending a lot of time rebuilding this abandoned island...
News Pokémon Pokopia's Roots Go Back Further Than You Think
From Hoenn, with love
Pokémon Pokopia is a strange little concept. It's a life sim set in the Pokémon world where you, a humanoid Ditto, set out to rebuild a fallen civilisation with the help of your pocket monster pals. Weird, right? Where could the inspiration for that possibly have stemmed from? Uhhh, the GBA's Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, it...
Tuesday10th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Demo Event Is Heading To London This Week
Dragonite Quest Builders
Pokémon Pokopia might just be one of our most anticipated games of 2026. If you're in the same boat and you're lucky enough to be attending the Pokémon European International Championships in London this weekend, then boy, do we have good news for you! Attendees will be among the first in the world to go hands-on with the...
Sunday8th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 New Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (US)
Start a new life with Pokémon
Pokémon Pokopia is out on the Switch 2 next month, and another pre-order bonus has now been announced for the US. Trainers who pick up the Game Key-Card version or digital release from Best Buy will also receive a themed tote bag. This item, valued at $9.99, appears t
