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11Overview22GameShare is a Nintendo Switch 2 system-level feature that Pokemon Pokopia supports. It allows a player who owns Pokopia on Switch 2 to share the game with another console that does not own it. The guest plays for free during the session. GameShare is the only way to play Pokopia on the original Nintendo Switch, since the game is a Switch 2 exclusive and cannot be purchased on Switch 1. Sessions are restricted to Palette Town only, with a maximum of 2 players (1 host + 1 guest).44Requirements66Before you can host a GameShare session, the host must meet the following requirements:88Build a habitat to attract Hitmonchan and complete its request to learn Rock Smash.Travel to Palette Town (west of the Withered Wasteland).Befriend Eevee in Palette Town.Access the PC at the Palette Town Pokemon Center and select Link Play.1111The host must own Pokopia on a Nintendo Switch 2. The guest does not need to own or purchase the game.1313How to Start a GameShare Session1515Local Wireless1717Local GameShare works with Nintendo Switch 2, original Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch Lite. No internet connection or Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required.1919Host: Open Pokopia, go to the Palette Town PC, and select Link Play > Invite Others to Visit > GameShare > "With nearby players."Guest: Select the GameShare icon from the Nintendo Switch HOME menu and choose "Join GameShare."The host selects Start. The guest spawns as a randomized Ditto character.2121Online (GameChat)2323Online GameShare works between Switch 2 consoles only. The original Switch cannot use GameChat and therefore cannot join online GameShare sessions. Both players must be Nintendo friends.2525Host: Create a GameChat room and invite the friend.Host: Go to the Palette Town PC and select Link Play > Invite Others to Visit > GameShare > "Via GameChat."Guest: Accept the GameChat invitation and join the room.2727GameChat is currently free but will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership for both players starting March 31, 2026.2929What Guests Can Do3131GameShare guests have access to a limited set of actions within Palette Town:3333ActionAvailable?Use Ditto abilities (dig, cut, water, Rock Smash)YesReshape terrainYesPlace and destroy blocksYesPick up and inhale itemsYesConsume foodYesCreate habitatsYesSeparate inventory (capacity based on host's upgrades)Yes3535What Guests Cannot Do3636GameShare sessions have significant restrictions compared to regular multiplayer:3838RestrictionDetailsCustomize characterGuests play as a randomized Ditto; no appearance options.Build with crafting kitsCannot use the Workbench to craft items.Use the PCNo access to the PC Terminal or its services.Enter housesCannot go inside buildings.Examine Pokemon TracesCannot interact with Pokemon Trace markers.Deposit building materialsCannot contribute materials to construction projects.Ask Pokemon to followCannot set a companion Pokemon.Open Lost and FoundCannot access the Lost and Found box directly.Play mini-gamesMini-games are disabled for everyone during GameShare, including the host.Discover new PokemonGuests cannot register new Pokemon in the Pokedex.Progress the storyNo access to story quests or progression systems.Leave Palette TownCannot travel to story regions or Cloud Islands.4040Guest Inventory4141GameShare guests have their own separate inventory during the session. The inventory capacity is based on the host's upgrade level. When a guest leaves the session, any items remaining in their inventory are automatically sent to the Lost and Found box outside the Pokemon Center in Palette Town. The host can then collect these items.4343Ending a Session4545The host can end the session by selecting "Close the Connection" from the Link Play menu.The guest can leave at any time by pressing the HOME button or exiting GameChat.A "Go Home" feature teleports the guest to the host's location if they get separated.The game is not playable by the guest after the session ends. A new session must be started each time.4747GameShare vs Regular Multiplayer4949FeatureGameShareRegular MultiplayerPlayers2 (host + 1 guest)Up to 4Guest needs game?NoYesAccessible areasPalette Town onlyAll regions (build in Palette Town only)Cloud IslandsNot availableAvailable (see Cloud Islands)Mini-gamesDisabled for all playersAvailableSwitch 1 supportYes (local only)NoOnline requirementNSO for online GameChat (Switch 2 only)NSO for online play5151Tips5252GameShare is the only way for friends with an original Switch to experience Pokopia. The session is limited to Palette Town, but guests can still build, reshape terrain, and explore the area together.Set up Palette Town before hosting a GameShare session. Place interesting habitats, furniture, and Pokemon so the guest has things to interact with.Remember that mini-games are disabled during GameShare for everyone, including the host. Plan activities around building and exploration instead.Items left in the guest's inventory go to the Lost and Found box when they leave. Check it after every session to recover materials.For a fuller multiplayer experience with up to 4 players, all participants need their own copy of Pokopia on Switch 2.Online GameShare via GameChat will require Nintendo Switch Online starting March 31, 2026. Local wireless GameShare remains free.
