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Developer Island - Version 19 vs Version 20
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11Overview22Developer Island (officially called the "Developer's Cloud Island") is a special show area in Pokemon Pokopia built by the development teams at Game Freak and Omega Force. The island features elaborate structures and creative builds designed by the game's developers, serving as both a source of inspiration for player building projects and a practical resource for obtaining rare items via the 3D Printer. Unlike the five main areas, Developer Island is a self-contained Cloud Island accessible through the Mysterious Goggles item rather than the standard Link Play menu.44The island was announced on March 2, 2026, with a developer tour video released the following day, two days before Pokopia's launch on March 5. The island features two distinct creator zones built by members of the development team, showing advanced building techniques and creative habitat designs.66Spoiler warning: Developer Island contains late-game items and Pokemon species. Visiting early in your playthrough may reveal content you have not encountered yet in the main game.88How to Access Developer Island1010Visiting Developer Island requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and meeting a few in-game prerequisites:1212Reach Environment Level 3 in Withered Wasteland.Purchase the Mysterious Goggles from the PC Shop at any rebuilt Pokemon Center for 100 Life Coins.Open your Bag (press X), select the Mysterious Goggles, press A, and confirm that you want to use them.When the code entry screen appears, enter the access code: PXQC G03S.You are teleported directly to the Developer's Cloud Island.1515Important: You must use the Mysterious Goggles from your Bag to access the Developer Island. Do not use Link Play from the PC, as that menu is for collaborative multiplayer islands, not creator island visits. Attempting to enter the code through Link Play will result in an error stating the island is not public.1717Link Play vs Mysterious Goggles1919Pokopia has two separate online systems for visiting other players' and creators' islands. Understanding the difference is important because using the wrong method to enter a code will fail.2121FeatureLink PlayMysterious GogglesPurposeCollaborative multiplayer building and explorationSolo visits to creator-made islandsAccessSelect Link Play from the Pokemon Center PCUse the Mysterious Goggles item from your BagIsland typeCloud Islands (your own or friends')Creator islands (similar to Animal Crossing's Dream Islands)MultiplayerYes, play together with friends in real timeNo, solo viewing onlyModificationCan build and modify (if host allows)View-only (tour mode)Code entryLink Code for joining a friend's sessionCreator Island Code for visiting a specific islandDeveloper IslandCannot access (returns error)Enter PXQC G03S to visit2323The Mysterious Goggles function similarly to the Dream Suite feature from Animal Crossing: you enter a code and are transported to a read-only version of someone else's island. You cannot modify anything, but you can walk around freely and use camera copy mode to photograph items for the 3D Printer.2424Player Restrictions2626When visiting Developer Island (or any creator island through the Mysterious Goggles), several restrictions apply:2828RestrictionDetailsNo personal PokemonYou cannot bring your own Pokemon with you. Your party is left behind when you put on the Goggles.No movesYou cannot use Pokemon moves on the island. This means moves like Strength, Cut, or any building-related moves are unavailable.View-only modeYou cannot place, remove, or modify any objects, terrain, or structures. The island is in tour mode to prevent griefing.Developer Pokemon interactionWhile you cannot bring your own Pokemon, you can interact with the Pokemon already living on the island. You can speak to them, and if you ask, they will follow you around as you explore.Camera copy modeThe camera and its copy mode function normally. This is the primary way to bring value back from your visit.3030How to Exit3131There are several ways to leave Developer Island and return to your current area:3333Open the Pokedex menu (press the + button) and select the exit option (press the - button).Return to the Pokemon Center on the island and interact with the outdoor PC to exit virtual mode.Remove the Mysterious Goggles from the Bag menu to end the visit.3535After exiting, you are returned to the exact location where you originally put on the Goggles.3737Development Team3939Four key developers participated in creating and presenting the island:4141NameRoleNotable BackgroundTakuto EdagawaChief Director (KOEI TECMO GAMES)Previously game director of Dragon Quest Builders 2Marina AyanoArt Director (KOEI TECMO GAMES)Previously art director of Dragon Quest Builders 2Kanako MurataProducer (The Pokemon Company)Pokopia project producerShigeru OhmoriConcept & Senior Director (GAME FREAK)Veteran Game Freak director4343The island is divided into two main creator zones: Takuto Edagawa's area featuring "ingenious machinations" (mechanical and machine-themed builds) and Marina Ayano's area with "ghoulishly cool" gothic-themed structures and creative Pokemon habitat designs.4444Notable Builds and Structures4646Developer Island contains a variety of elaborate show builds demonstrating advanced uses of Pokopia's building and crafting systems:4848BuildDescriptionGiant Replica Poke BallA large-scale Poke Ball structure built from colored blocks, visible from across the islandSecret Ghost-Type GymA hidden gym with Ghost-type theming, including eerie lighting and atmosphereMountain HomeA residence carved into the side of a mountain, featuring an automated toilet and a hidden musical roomBeach Puzzle RoomA puzzle challenge on the beach that requires cooperation with a Pokemon companion to solveVaporeon Habitat AreaAn aquatic-themed zone with water features designed to show Water-type habitat buildingGlaceon Habitat AreaAn ice-themed zone with cold terrain and matching decorative piecesLeafeon Habitat AreaA nature-themed zone showing grass and leaf decoration techniquesSpooky Mimikyu MansionA haunted-aesthetic structure using darker environmental elements, designed as a Mimikyu habitatFunctional Gyms and LibrariesIntegrated buildings combining practical and decorative architecture5050The island also features underground secret bases accessible through manholes scattered across the surface. These hidden areas contain additional decorations, mechanical builds, and Easter eggs that reward thorough exploration.5151Camera Copy Mode and 3D Printer5353One of the most useful features available on Developer Island is camera copy mode. This allows you to photograph specific items, decorations, and structural elements, then replicate them on your own islands using the 3D Printer at any Pokemon Center.5555Open the camera (press Minus button).Switch to copy mode (press Y). The game displays the name of the item you are pointing at.Photograph the desired item to save it to your reference photo album.Return to your own island's Pokemon Center.Use the 3D Printer (located on the left side of the Pokemon Center).Select the photographed item and pay the Pokemetal cost to duplicate it.5757Rarer items cost more Pokemetal (some require Rare Pokemetal). Your reference photo album holds only 20 slots, so delete photos after printing to maintain space. Copy mode on the Developer Island lets you obtain items you may not have unlocked yet in your own game, making it a valuable shortcut for decoration and habitat building.5959Notable Copyable Items6161Item CategoryExamplesRare decorative itemsPatterned furniture (closets, shelves), unique wall decorationsFountainsHorsea Fountain (boosts water habitats), decorative stone fountainsBerry treesVarious berry trees for instant farming setupsGravestonesUnlocks rare dark habitat configurationsEnvironmental propsThemed lighting, atmospheric decorationsFossils and relicsHigher Pokemetal cost but valuable for late-game collectionsRare flowersDecorative flowers not commonly found in early regions6363Advanced Building Techniques6464The Developer Island builds demonstrate several advanced techniques that players can learn and apply to their own islands:6666TechniqueDescriptionVertical habitat stackingLayering habitats vertically and combining compatible environments to house multiple Pokemon species within a single complex layout.Environmental prop manipulationUsing smooth stone tiles to create dry biome areas, and strategically placing items to adjust habitat conditions without extensive terrain redesign.Pathway designCreating pathways that guide Pokemon movement and create natural flow between habitat zones.Biome identity through decorationsUsing decorative items to define the character of different zones, such as making a tropical area or a spooky corner using only available items.Electricity infrastructureThe developers' layouts demonstrate efficient power distribution patterns. Studying how they route electricity through their builds can help players optimize their own setups.6868Easter Eggs6969The automated toilet in the Mountain Home and the hidden musical room are playful Easter eggs showing the depth of the building system.Manholes leading to underground secret bases are hidden surprises that require thorough exploration to find.Pokemon are scattered throughout the island in their respective habitat areas. Late-game Pokemon species are present, so visiting early may result in spoilers.The island was described by The Pokemon Company as a "whimsical journey" designed to "inspire your future creations."7171Tips7373Visit Developer Island early in your playthrough for building inspiration, but be aware that some late-game Pokemon and items are visible, which may be spoilers.Use camera copy mode to photograph rare items. Even if you do not have the Pokemetal to print them yet, the photos are saved for later.Pay attention to how the developers use electricity infrastructure. Their layouts demonstrate efficient power distribution patterns.Study the furniture placement in developer builds to learn how to maximize comfort levels for your Pokemon.Delete photos from your reference album after printing. The 20-slot limit fills up quickly on Developer Island.Explore every manhole on the island. The underground secret bases contain some of the most creative builds.The Beach Puzzle Room is easy to miss. Look for it along the shoreline and bring a Pokemon companion to help solve it.Make sure you use the Mysterious Goggles from your Bag to enter the code. Using Link Play from the PC will not work for visiting creator islands.You can interact with developer Pokemon on the island and ask them to follow you. This is a fun way to explore with company even though your own team stays behind.Developer Island may receive new builds and additions through future updates.
