Pokemon Pokopia Expands with Underwater DLC and New Events
Pokemon Pokopia is launching a new underwater Expansion Pass DLC starting in August, featuring new areas and Pokémon. This follows recent limited-time in-game events, including a Jirachi collection event and a Zorua hide-and-seek contest. Fans are anticipating further special creature additions like shiny or costume variants.
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Pokemon celebrating 30th anniversary with live EDM concert called Pokemon Night Out
The Pokemon Company is celebrating Pokemon's 30th anniversary with "Pokemon Night Out," a live immersive EDM concert featuring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland. The event will take place in Los Angeles on October 24th and London on November 10th, with tickets going on sale April 17th. The concert will include custom sets and Pokemon-themed visuals.
Pokemon Pokopia 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes
Pokemon Pokopia has released update version 1.0.3 for the Nintendo Switch, focusing on resolving various bugs and issues. The patch addresses problems with finding Pokémon, screen darkness during travel, construction project completion, and quest progression in specific areas. Some previously occurring issues are now less likely to happen.
A Lovely Little Pokémon-Themed Garden Has Opened Up In London, UK
The Pokémon Company International has opened a temporary Pokémon-themed garden in London's Acton, UK, running until September 30th. The garden, inspired by the recent game Pokémon Pokopia, offers a calming space with terrariums and flowers, created in collaboration with local businesses.
April Fool's Comes To 'Pokémon Pokopia' With Inflatable Sudowoodo Event
Pokémon Pokopia is hosting a one-day April Fool's Day event on April 1st, 2026, featuring Sudowoodo. Players can participate in an 'Imitation Quiz' by interacting with their Pokémon to guess impressions, with a reward of an Inflatable Sudowoodo for three correct answers. The event is accessible on Nintendo Switch.
Mario's New Adventure: Fun Ride, But Is It Worth the Sw... | TAG
This article covers multiple gaming news topics including a review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bellabel Park for the Switch 2, the release date and details for Pokemon Champions, Nintendo's decision to cut Switch 2 production, and updates on Crimson Desert, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. It also touches on McDonald's KPop Demon Hunters collaboration, a leak for PlayStation Plus Essential games, Square Enix's top publisher ranking, and warnings about Intel CPU benchmarks.
ICYMI: You Can Access Pokémon Pokopia's Second In-Game Event Early
Players can access the second in-game event in Pokémon Pokopia, featuring Sableye, before its official start date by manipulating their Nintendo Switch's internal clock. This follows a similar method used to access the previous Hoppip event early. The Sableye event will run from April 29th to May 13th, 2026.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAG
Microsoft has revealed that developer kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, will not be released until 2027, featuring custom AMD chips with advanced ray tracing and upscaling capabilities. Separately, a surprise public playtest for Secret Door and Dreamhaven's Shadowstone has launched, Nintendo is preparing an update for Pokémon Pokopia, and Square Enix has surprise-launched Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Additionally, Jeff Kaplan explained his departure from Blizzard, and deals for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles and games are available.
Pokémon Pokopia Update Coming, Bringing Improvements and Bug Fixes - IGN
Nintendo has announced an upcoming update for Pokémon Pokopia that will address numerous bugs and implement improvements. The update aims to resolve progression blockers and other issues players have encountered since the game's successful launch. While no new content is detailed, the game is currently hosting its first in-game event, 'More Spores for Hoppip'.
Global Sales ofPokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 Surpass 2.2 Million in First Four Days
Global sales for Pokémon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2 have exceeded 2.2 million units in its first four days, with 1 million units sold in Japan. The game launched worldwide on March 5, 2026.
Global Sales of Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 Surpass 2.2 Million in First Four Days
Global sales for Pokémon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2 have exceeded 2.2 million units within its first four days of release, which began on March 5, 2026. This includes over 1 million units sold in Japan alone.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAG
Microsoft's next-gen console, Project Helix, will not have developer kits available until 2027, featuring a custom AMD chip with advanced ray tracing and upscaling. Separately, Pokémon Pokopia launched strongly on the Nintendo Switch 2, selling 2.2 million copies in three days, while Xbox is teasing "new ways to play" classic games for its 25th anniversary, emphasizing game preservation.
Japanese Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Gets Off To An Astonishing Start
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved a strong launch in Japan, selling 541,371 physical copies and contributing to the Nintendo Switch 2's dominance in hardware sales. The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 127,508 units, significantly outselling other consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
After a successful launch weekend, Pokopia has become one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs ever
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved a highly successful launch, selling 2.2 million copies on the Nintendo Switch during its first weekend. This makes it one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-off titles ever, with 1 million units sold in Japan alone. The game's popularity has also led to a significant boost in Nintendo's share price.
Pokémon Pokopia surpasses 2.2m units in first four days
Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 2.2 million units worldwide in its first four days, leading to a 10.5% surge in Nintendo's share price. Retailers in the US and UK are experiencing shortages of the Game-Key Card for the Nintendo Switch exclusive. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa noted concerns about rising memory component prices potentially affecting hardware profitability.
Pokopia sold 2.2 million copies in less than a week, already making it one of the best-selling Switch 2 games and…
Pokemon Pokopia has sold 2.2 million copies in its first four days on the Nintendo Switch 2, with one million units sold in Japan alone. This makes it the fourth best-selling game on the console to date. The game is a collaboration between Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, merging elements of the popular Pokemon franchise with gameplay inspired by Animal Crossing and Minecraft.
Pokémon Pokopia Launch Sales Announced, Confirming It's Off to a Strong Start - IGN
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved strong launch sales, selling 2.2 million copies worldwide on the Nintendo Switch 2 in its first weekend, with 1 million units sold in Japan alone. Despite supply constraints, the game's performance has positively impacted Nintendo's stock price and positions it as a potential evergreen hit for the company.
Pokemon Pokopia sells over 2.2 million units in 4 days
The Pokemon spin-off game, Pokemon Pokopia, has sold over 2.2 million units within its first four days of release. This indicates a strong commercial performance for the title.
Pokemon Pokopia Is One The Fastest-Selling Pokemon Spin-Offs Ever After Less Than A Week
Pokemon Pokopia has achieved over 2.2 million sales in just four days since its March 5 launch on Nintendo Switch, making it one of the fastest-selling Pokemon spin-offs. The cozy life sim has already surpassed several other spin-off titles in sales figures and has received critical acclaim, including a 9/10 from GameSpot.
Pokemon Pokopia sales top 2.2 million in four days
Pokemon Pokopia has achieved over 2.2 million in sales within its first four days of release. The game's strong performance indicates significant player interest and commercial success.
Pokémon Pokopia Has Sold More Than 2.2 Million Copies in Four Days
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced that Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 2.2 million copies in its first four days exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, contributing to a 10 percent rise in Nintendo's share prices and boosting hardware sales. Analysts have called it a 'viral hit' with significant global appeal, noting its departure from traditional Pokémon gameplay towards a life simulation style.
