System Requirements and Platforms

Pokopia is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title, released on March 5, 2026 as one of the console's launch window games. The game was co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force studio, with the Omega Force team deploying their largest development team ever for the project.

Platform

Detail	Information
Platform	Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date	March 5, 2026
File Size	6.2 GB
Developer	Game Freak / Koei Tecmo Omega Force
Publisher	Nintendo / The Pokemon Company
Genre	Settlement Building / Life Simulation
Physical Format	Game-Key Card (new Switch 2 format; must be inserted to download and play)
Engine	Katana Engine (Koei Tecmo in-house)
Players	1-4 (single-player, local wireless, online)
Languages	Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
ESRB Rating	E (Everyone)

Tinkmaster's trash tower location on a floating island in Sparkling Skylands

Pokopia is not available on any other platform. As a first-party Nintendo title published by The Pokemon Company, it is exclusive to the Switch 2 hardware.

Game-Key Card Format

Pokemon Pokopia is the first Nintendo game released on the Game-Key Card format, which replaces traditional game cartridges for the Nintendo Switch 2. A Game-Key Card is a small physical card containing a download code. The card must be inserted into the console during the initial download and each time the game is launched. Unlike traditional cartridges, the game data is stored on the console's internal storage rather than the card itself. Both the physical Game-Key Card version and the digital eShop version of the game are identical in content.

Performance

Pokopia targets and largely delivers a smooth 60 frames per second across both docked and handheld modes. The resolution scales depending on play mode.

Peakychu location on the misty clifftop in Bleak Beach in Pokemon Pokopia

Mode	Resolution	Frame Rate	Notes
Docked	up to 4K (2160p, via upscaling)	60 fps	Connected to a TV or monitor via the Switch 2 dock. The game runs at full 4K resolution with stable performance.
Handheld	1080p	60 fps	Playing on the Switch 2's built-in screen. The lower resolution target helps maintain the 60 fps target.
Tabletop	1080p	60 fps	Using the Switch 2 kickstand with detached controllers. Same performance profile as handheld mode.

and other technical outlets have reported that the game maintains a "pretty solid 60 fps" during normal gameplay. Minor frame rate dips have been observed when loading into a completely blank island with no structures, but these are infrequent and do not significantly affect the experience during regular play. Once the settlement is established and populated, performance remains stable.

Key Development Staff

Pokopia was developed by a combined team from Game Freak and Koei Tecmo Omega Force.

The Mini Museum habitat built to attract Gimmighoul in Pokemon Pokopia

Role	Name	Studio
Concept Creator / Senior Director	Shigeru Ohmori	Game Freak
Chief Director	Takuto Edagawa	Koei Tecmo
Art Director	Marina Ayano	Koei Tecmo
Producer	Kanako Murata	The Pokemon Company
Producer	Hisashi Koinuma	Koei Tecmo

Shigeru Ohmori, known for directing Pokemon Sun & Moon and Pokemon Sword & Shield, created the original concept for Pokopia. The collaboration with Omega Force brought experience in action game development and large-scale world design to the project.

Pokopia supports both local and online multiplayer through its Game Share and Cloud Islands features.

Feature	Players	Connection	Details
Game Share (Local)	2 players	Local wireless	A second player can join the host's island using a nearby Switch 2 console. Both players can explore and build together on the host's island.
Game Share (Online)	2 players	Internet	The same co-op experience as local Game Share, but played over an online connection. Requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Cloud Islands	Up to 4 players	Internet	Special multiplayer zones where up to four players can explore together. Cloud Islands feature unique resources and cooperative challenges.

The original Nintendo Switch supported local-only Game Share with 2 players. The Switch 2 version expanded this with online Game Share and the new Cloud Islands system for 4-player co-op.

Critical Reception

Pokopia launched to strong critical acclaim. The game holds an 89 based on professional reviews, making it the highest-rated Pokemon game by aggregate score. Reviewers praised the game's fresh take on the Pokemon formula, the depth of the settlement-building mechanics, and the satisfying loop of exploration, crafting, and community building. The technical performance on Switch 2 was also highlighted as a significant improvement over previous Pokemon titles.

Accessibility Features

Pokopia includes several accessibility options to accommodate different play styles.

Feature	Details
Text Size	Adjustable text size for dialogue and menus.
Camera Controls	Full camera control options including sensitivity adjustment and inverted axis settings.
Auto-Save	Frequent auto-saves ensure progress is not lost. Manual save is also available at any time through the menu.
Play at Your Own Pace	No time pressure mechanics. There are no fail states for building or exploration, allowing players to engage with the game's systems at whatever speed they prefer.