The buzz around Pokémon Pokopia is intensifying with the release of a new extended trailer. This sneak peek plunges players into an immersive life simulation world akin to Animal Crossing, while showcasing intriguing new Pokémon designs.
Meet Professor Tangrowth
As the game begins, players will encounter Professor Tangrowth, a distinctively colored character who acts as a central quest giver. Sporting an outfit, this unique Tangrowth guides players on their adventures, though it is not a new regional variant.
Stranger still are the spectral Pikachu and a Snorlax covered with moss and a flower on its head. These designs remain a mystery, as they are not confirmed to be new regional forms but add an air of intrigue to the game.
Unique Pokémon Designs
The updated Pokémon Pokopia website reveals these creatures’ character names while maintaining their resemblance to regular forms. For instance, “Mosslax” is described as a Snorlax enveloped in moss with a flower crowning its head.
In this virtual realm, Prof Tangrowth, alongside other Pokémon, assigns tasks to players. These quests involve shaping landscapes with Pokémon powers, creating vibrant environments to attract more creatures.
Harnessing the Power of Pokémon
As players progress, they can collaborate with multiple Pokémon to undertake grand projects like constructing houses and amenities. Pokémon abilities such as Water Gun from Squirtle are utilized for tasks like watering plants. Furthermore, players can transform into certain Pokémon to move swiftly; for instance, turning into Lapras for surfing or Dragonite for flying.
Supporting multiplayer for up to four players, GameShare allows gameplay with friends who don’t own the game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
**Pokémon Pokopia is set for a March 5, 2026 release, marking its debut as the first physical Nintendo-published title on the Switch 2 Game-Key card.**