Merchandise to commemorate the release date of Pokemon Pokopia will appear in Pokemon Centers in Japan in early March 2026.

We’ve had some relaxing Pokémon games over the years, but we’ve never quite had a game that embraced this secondary cozy ...

Pokémon Pokopia' may take on a different presentation than the mainline games, but the life-sim spin-off makes sure to honour ...

Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?

It's not designed to be rushed, however.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. For the better part of three decades, Pokemon's creatures have been called upon by their human trainers to do battle with each other at their command.

TL;DR: Pokémon Pokopia is a cozy Pokémon life sim where you play as Ditto, build habitats, restore a broken world, and befriend Pokémon. It’s charming, addictive, and emotionally richer than expected.

While I didn’t get to spend tons of time with Pokemon Pokopia, the moments I experienced in the spin-off game never felt rushed.

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