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Overview

Pokemon Pokopia is available in two formats: a physical edition and a digital edition. Unlike many modern games, there is no Deluxe Edition, Special Edition, or Season Pass available. Both editions cost the same price and contain identical content.

Available Editions

Edition	Price	Format	Key Detail
Physical Edition	$69.99 USD	Case with Game-Key Card	Requires internet download; cartridge needed in console to play
Digital Edition	$69.99 USD	Nintendo eShop download	No physical cartridge required; may require Virtual Game Card for multiple Switch 2 systems

Overhead view of a fully developed Pokopia settlement with Pokemon Center, water habitats, flower gardens, and dozens of Pokemon

Physical Edition Details

The physical edition comes with a case and a Game-Key Card. This is a departure from traditional game cartridges. The Game-Key Card does not contain the game data itself; instead, it provides a code that initiates a download. However, you still need to have the Game-Key Card inserted in your console to play the game after downloading. Pokemon Pokopia is the first Pokemon game to use this game-key card format for physical distribution, reflecting the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware changes.

Digital Edition Details

The digital edition is downloaded directly from the Nintendo eShop. No physical card is required. If you own multiple Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, you may need to load a Virtual Game Card to play on secondary systems.

No Deluxe or Special Edition

Pokemon Pokopia does not have a Deluxe Edition, Collector's Edition, or any other premium version. The game does not have any alternate editions or versions. Both the physical and digital editions contain the same content.

Pre-Order Bonus

Early purchasers of either edition receive a Ditto Rug item, which can be used as a decoration in your house. Certain retailers may offer additional shop-specific bonuses on top of the Ditto Rug.

Platform Availability

Pokemon Pokopia is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. There is no Nintendo Switch 1 version. Players on the original Switch can only access the game through GameShare with a Switch 2 owner, which allows limited participation but restricts many features.

GameShare

The GameShare feature allows Switch 2 owners to share the game for free with another console. GameShare is exclusively available in Palette Town and comes in two forms: local wireless (compatible with both Switch 1 and Switch 2) and online via GameChat (Switch 2 only). GameShare participants have limited functionality and cannot build, craft, use the PC, enter houses, or play mini games.

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