A new Nintendo Switch 2 title, Pokémon Pokopia, is described as a cozy, Minecraft-inspired life-simulation where you play as a Ditto masquerading as a human in a world of talking Pokémon, with the aim of rebuilding and town-building to attract both Pokémon and humans.

The game is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, and Koei Tecmo Games and is slated for a March release as a Switch 2-exclusive.

Pokémon Pokopia emphasizes non-battle, habitat-building gameplay where players befriend Pokémon, learn their moves, and transform a desolate world into a thriving, peaceful town.

Time in the game shifts based on whether players rush the main story or thoroughly explore habitats, with post-credits content offering additional activities.

Tutorials are effective, early construction quests deliver meaningful rewards, and the title balances guided progression with freedom to explore and build without heavy handholding.

The article frames the game’s premise as a way to spark online buzz while hinting at deeper connections teased by earlier reports.

Multiplayer showcases a fully developed town where habitats integrate into houses with furniture and decorations, indicating robust collaboration in a four-player session.

Periodic events and day-specific content are planned to encourage ongoing engagement and return visits.

Moves use a quick-access system and consume PP, replenished by food, adding light survival elements to the exploration.

A narrative thread about humans disappearing is suggested through journal pages, potentially guiding a story while preserving a peaceful, non-competitive experience for others.

The world features large islands with customizable, breakable housing and underground travel, though some design limitations include invisible walls that prevent water from filling trenches.

Movement options include transforming into Ditto, riding Lapras, and flying Dragonite to reach nearby areas, expanding traversal across zones.