Poco a Pokémon" hands-on experience report! Building a town with Pokémon in the new slow life game

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Pokémon 's first full-fledged slow-life sandbox game " Poko a Pokémon " was planned and developed by Pokémon, Game Freak, and Koei Tecmo Games Co. Pokémon and the Pokémon people!


This article is a Japanese translation of the "Pokémon Pokopia" preview held in Hong Kong.


Pokémon Pokopia is the first full-fledged slow-life game! Revive an abandoned town with Pokémon!

Metamon that has transformed into the form of Ningen *Screenshots are under development.
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Poko a Pokémon" is the first full-fledged slow-life sandbox game by Pokémon. The main feature of this game is that players take on the challenge of building a town as Metamon, which has been transformed into the form of a ningen. Players can enjoy building a town with Pokémon.

*The screenshots are from the development.
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Players can choose their gender, as well as finely adjust their hair and skin color to create their one and only Metamon.

Mojambo (Hakase) *Screenshots are from a work in progress.
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Pokémon with slightly different shapes appear in this title! Mojumbo (Hakase), a little bit different shape, will be your guide.

The first three families *The screen is under development.
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Commemorative photo with the first three families *Screenshots are under development.
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The first three members of the family, Zenigame, Fushigidane, and Hitokage, alsoappear. Old players will feel nostalgia, and new players will feel a fresh appeal.

Enrich your life by learning Pokémon moves.

Moves learned *Screenshots are from the development stage.
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Exploration scene using Waza *Screenshots are from development.
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Metamon learns unique techniques that each Pokémon has. They enrich their lives by using the techniques they have learned, such as increasing greenery and moistening dry foods.

Metamon(Laplace Transformation) *Screens are under development.
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Metamon (transformed into Caillou) *Screenshots are from a work in progress.
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Metamon (Laplace Transformation) takes you across the ocean, and Metamon (Caillou Transformation) takes you into the sky. If Metamon transforms into a Pokémon, it can also perform "Naminori" and "Kakukyu.

Habitat *The screen is under development.
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The more you build your town, the more new Pokémon you will encounter. The key to expanding encounters is to create habitats where Pokémon can live comfortably. By creating environments such as forests, grasslands, and bodies of water, you will be able to meet a variety of Pokémon.

Scene of meeting Eevee *Screenshots are from the development stage.
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The experience of Pokémon gathering in a place you have created with your own hands is the moment when city planning and adventure become one.

Setting up a craft stand and realizing requests

Craft stand *Screen is under development.
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Craft stands are indispensable for promoting cozy town development. Once you have created a bond with your precious Pokémon, it is your turn to fulfill their wishes!

hay bed *Screens are under development.
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Each Pokémon has its own " wish," and Metamon collects the ingredients to make them come true. When you make a wish come true, you will feel that you have directly contributed to the Pokémon's happiness.

Building a house *Screenshots are from a work in progress.
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Certain materials and the help of designated Pokémon are essential for construction. Work together with your Pokémon to complete the construction.

Rebuilding a Pokémon Center!

Rebuilding a Pokémon Center *Screenshots are from a development project.
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This time, you will try to rebuild the " Pokémon Center ".

*The screen is under development.
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The gap between the natural townscape and the daringly modern items is also an interesting part of the project.

Completed Pokémon Center *Screens are under development.
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Gathering materials, searching for the right Pokémon, and sometimes getting lost are all part of the fun. The moment we rebuilt the Pokémon Center and everyone cheered, we felt the warmth of having accomplished something together.

You can also create memories by changing your appearance and taking pictures!

Hairstyle and clothing coordination *Screenshots are from development.
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Backpack *Screenshots are under development.
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You can also change your look according to your mood. You can also change your hair style and outfit coordination to have fun with fashion!

Photo *Screens are under development.
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*Screenshots are under development.
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You can also take pictures with Pokémon, making your daily life a content.

Communication play is also available!

Up to 4 players can communicate *Screens are under development.
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The real appeal of "Poko a Pokémon" is that it is not a one-person adventure like in previous Pokémon games, but rather a collaborative experience.

*The screen is under development.
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Up to four people can participate in city planning together through network or local communication. You can communicate with people far away over the Internet or locally with people nearby, and cooperate with each other to improve the efficiency of city planning!


Slow life with Pokémon

Bonfire with Pokémon *The screen is under development.
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Pokémon in this title have their own wishes, and the main character responds to their wishes. The intersection of these wishes makes the mission of "city-building" grow together withan irreplaceable bond with Pokémon. It is not a town built by one person alone, but a memory of the time spent together with Pokémon.


Working in the fields, gathering materials, and sometimes just strolling around town. In "Poco a Pokémon," the most appealing aspect of the game is the accumulation of ordinary days spent with Pokémon. Not only special events, but everyday life itself is an enjoyable experience.


We can't wait for the official release of "Poko a Pokémon," a slow-life sandbox game. For more information about the game, please visit the official Poco a Pokémon website.


Product Outline
Title Poco a Pokémon
Suggested retail price Package version (key card): 8,980 yen (including tax)
Download version】8,980 yen (tax included)
Release date March 5, 2026 (Thursday)
Reservation start date Package version (key card): November 13, 2025 (Thursday) Download version: November 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Compatible consoles Nintendo Switch 2
Genre Slow Life Sandbox
Number of players 1 player (up to 4 players via local/internet communication)
Communication Local communication supported, Internet communication supported
Languages Supported Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean *The language supported by this software is "Spanish", which is "European Spanish".
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Planning and development Pokémon, Game Freak, Koei Tecmo Games, Inc.
Sales and marketing Pokemon Co.

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