Nintendo reveals Pokopia, a cozy life-sim for Switch 2 in 2026

Nintendo surprised fans in September when it revealed Pokémon Pokopia, a cozy life-simulation spinoff coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 in which players control a humanlike Ditto and build a Pokémon paradise on an empty island. The announcement, made during a Nintendo Direct showcase, outlined gameplay that centers on exploration, crafting, and using Pokémon abilities as everyday tools rather than for battle.

According to the game’s trailer and promotional materials, Pokopia casts Ditto as the protagonist who befriends Pokémon to learn their moves and apply those abilities to shape the environment. Examples shown include Bulbasaur’s Leafage to grow grass, Squirtle’s Water Gun to revive crops, Scyther’s blades to clear trees, and Hitmonchan’s punches to alter terrain. Players will collect wood, rocks and other materials to fashion furniture, build homes and develop a community that attracts more Pokémon. The title features a day and night cycle linked to real world time, changing weather and distinct in-game locations, and the official website lists multiplayer for up to four players, though it does not specify whether that will be online, local or both.