Omega Force co-developed Pokémon Pokopia because of its experience with sandbox games.
Game Freak conceived the project but had less experience in the sandbox genre. The development team therefore partnered with Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force, whose earlier work included Dragon Quest Builders 2, a game centered on construction and world creation.
That background is reflected in Pokopia’s design. Players gather resources, make crafted items, reshape land, and build places where Pokémon can live. These systems require a different design approach from the turn-based battles and route-based exploration common in the main series.
Omega Force is often associated with Koei Tecmo’s action franchises, but its work on construction-oriented projects made it a logical collaborator for Pokopia. Game Freak remained involved as the Pokémon franchise’s principal development partner.