Pokemon Pokopia Trailer Reveals Story, Gameplay Features, Gameshare Support, and Game-Key Card Format

The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for Pokemon Pokopia, giving fans an in-depth look at the upcoming Switch 2 title. The trailer showcases the game’s story, highlighting Ditto’s unique transformation abilities and the journey of befriending various Pokémon while exploring and developing your environment.

Players will be able to build and craft structures, grow crops, and enhance their living spaces, all while transforming into different Pokémon to access new areas and complete tasks. The game will also support gameshare, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer gameplay with friends who do not own the game, including those using Switch 1 consoles.

Pokemon Pokopia is set to launch on March 5th, 2026 for Switch 2.

Early Purchase Bonus

Fans who purchase the game early will receive a Ditto Rug as a special bonus, which can be used to decorate their in-game home. The reward is available via the Mysterious Gift menu and can be claimed in both the physical version (using a key card) or the downloadable version.

• Internet connection is required to claim the gift.
• Nintendo Account linkage is necessary, though a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required.
• The gift becomes accessible after approximately 30 minutes of gameplay.
• The Ditto Rug is also obtainable through standard gameplay for those who miss the early purchase bonus.

Pokemon Pokopia: First-Party Game on Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card

Pokemon Pokopia will be the first first-party Nintendo game to release in the new Game-Key Card format for Switch 2. The official Pokémon website and Nintendo’s Game-Key Card page in Japan confirm the title will be available using this format.

While Game-Key Cards were previously speculated to be used for games under USD 50 or exceeding the 64GB Switch 2 Game Card limit, Pokemon Pokopia is priced at USD 69.99 and only requires a 10GB download. This suggests that Nintendo sees Game-Key Cards as a cost-effective distribution method, even for high-profile first-party titles.

This trailer and Game-Key Card announcement mark a significant step forward for Pokemon Pokopia, emphasizing creativity, exploration, multiplayer fun, and innovative physical-digital distribution.