Pokémon Pokémon Pokopia

[~Kilza~]

Pokémon Pokopia is the latest Pokémon spin-off. Announced a couple of months ago, it's set to be released on March 5th, 2026. It received an extended trailer today:

How are you feeling about what we've seen so far? Is it something that interests you? Is it something you'll get right away, or wait to get further down the road? If you do get it, will you be getting the physical edition despite it using the somewhat controversial Game-Key Card, or just stick to digital?

Personally, I definitely never would've expected a game quite like this, since my first impression of it is that it's Pokémon Minecraft, lol. I'm still waiting to see some more info about it, but I'm definitely leaning towards getting it at some point, since it is rather intriguing and seems like something I'll enjoy. If I do get it, in all likelihood it'll be the physical edition despite it using a GKC, which is definitely a rather odd decision for them to make in my opinion, but what can you do.

 

[Suguri]

This is the one reason why I want a Switch 2 LOL

I'll have to wait till I can get them both tho, cuz I cannot afford 500 ****ing dollars atm ^^; and I dunno, I don't care how I get this game as long as I can experience it, ya know?

 

[dragonair]

I am SO excited for this game, I'm definitely going to get it as soon as it comes out! I buy all of my games digital, especially since I can get the eShop cards discounted, so the GKC thing doesn't really bother me. Also, I'm SO obsessed with Mosslax.

Just look at him!!! So cute!!!

 

[Doo]

I want it, but not so much that I’m gonna get a switch 2 yet. I’m hoping for a switch 2 lite and maybe then I’ll get it. Or I might wait until the next animal crossing to get a switch 2. I do intend to play Pokopia at some point but probably won’t be for a while

 

[Manatee]

Looking forward to this one (I like seeing the non-battling side of the Pokémon world, and I like Ditto).

I don't love that it will only be available on a game key card, though.

 

[Holla]

It’s interesting but I’m on the fence at the moment. I already have a Switch 2 but the full price ($100 CAD plus tax) price tag is brutal. I really dislike game Key cards as well as I prefer physical games with the game on the cart, but would rather get a digital copy in the case of a key card.

If it was $80 CAD and a proper physical game I’d be more likely to get it at launch. As it stands though I will likely get it eventually but I’ll probably wait until it’s older and on sale in the eshop for a more reasonable price.

 

[Romaki]

It was definitely a deciding factor in me picking up a Switch 2 (another was getting a better experience of of PLZA)...

I just hope the gameplay loop works. Something like Minecraft gives you a lot of freedom to explore and find, something like Animal Crossing gives you enough dialog (sometimes) and customization to just have fun with it. My fear is that the "campaign" will be over quick-ish.

Also it's pretty expensive, I guess they'll always ask that for a Pokémon game.