Which Koei Tecmo game influenced the decision to partner with Omega Force for Pokémon Pokopia?

Dragon Quest Builders 2 influenced the decision to partner with Omega Force for Pokémon Pokopia.

Game Freak partnered with Omega Force because Game Freak lacked experience in the sandbox genre. Omega Force had already worked on comparable construction-focused projects, with Dragon Quest Builders 2 specifically cited as an important example.

That experience suited Pokopia’s design. The game asks players to gather resources, build structures, shape terrain, and create habitats that attract Pokémon. These systems require a different development approach from a conventional turn-based Pokémon adventure.

The collaboration combined Game Freak’s knowledge of Pokémon with Omega Force’s experience in sandbox construction. The result is a spin-off that uses familiar Pokémon characters in a game built around creativity, environmental restoration, and community development.