21% of Nintendo Switch 2 owners have bought Pokémon Pokopia
Video Games Chronicle • • technology
Key Points:
- Pokémon Pokopia, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive developed by Koei Tecmo, has sold over 5 million copies since its March release, representing 21% of the console's 23.68 million installed base.
- The game ranks as the second-best-selling Switch 2 title, behind Mario Kart World (15 million sales) and ahead of Donkey Kong Bananza (4.78 million sales).
- Pokopia is one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs ever and marks a significant success for Koei Tecmo, primarily developed by their Omega Force team.
- The game features a humanoid Ditto protagonist who rebuilds an island by befriending other Pokémon, with ongoing support including free updates, paid expansions, and more content planned through 2027.
- Critics have praised Pokopia as Pokémon’s best spin-off and an excellent life simulation game, despite some late-game grinding, highlighting its lasting appeal and depth of gameplay.
