What was Pokémon Pokopia’s original announcement month and year?

Pokémon Pokopia was originally announced in September 2025.

The announcement took place during a Nintendo Direct that introduced the game as a new Pokémon spin-off. Promotional material highlighted a Ditto transformed into a human, a damaged world, and the ability to build a home where Pokémon could live together.

The announcement came several months before the game’s worldwide release on March 5, 2026. That gap allowed Nintendo and The Pokémon Company to reveal the game’s concept, platform, and general style before showing more of its crafting and habitat systems.

September 2025 is distinct from the game’s Japanese title information and from its eventual launch date. The announcement established Pokémon Pokopia as a Nintendo Switch 2 project, while later updates supplied additional details about the cast, the 300-Pokémon roster, downloadable content, and the post-apocalyptic Kanto setting.