In which month and year was Pokémon Pokopia first announced?

Pokémon Pokopia was first announced in September 2025.

The announcement took place during a Nintendo Direct held in September 2025. It revealed a new Pokémon spin-off centered on a Ditto transformed into a human and tasked with shaping an empty landscape into a home for Pokémon.

At announcement, Pokopia stood out because it moved away from the franchise’s familiar battle-and-collection formula. Promotional material emphasized crafting, construction, environmental restoration, and a relaxed life-simulation structure. The game was initially presented for release in 2026.

The announcement month is easy to mix up with the release month. September 2025 was when Nintendo first revealed the project; March 5, 2026 was the worldwide launch date. Keeping those milestones separate is especially useful when tracking Pokopia’s development history.