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Pokemon Pokopia

Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

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Pokemon Pokopia - Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

Pokemon Pokopia is a Switch 2 exclusive, but it can be played on the Nintendo Switch 1 via GameShare. Learn more about what platforms and consoles you can play Pokemon Pokopia on.

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Pokemon Pokopia Platforms and Consoles

Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2

Available on the Switch 2
Pokemon Pokopia is only available on the Nintendo Switch 2 when it releases on March 5, 2026. It will not be available for purchase on other systems, including the Switch 1.

Physical and digital copies of the game will both be available for purchase. Do note that the physical version of the game will be released as a game-key card. This means that you will still need to download the game data via Internet, as it is not stored in the cartridge.

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Is Pokopia Available on Switch 1?

Playable on Switch 1 via GameShare

GameShare

Pokemon Pokopia cannot be purchased or launched on the Nintendo Switch. However, players with a copy on the Nintendo Switch 2 can use GameShare to let a nearby Switch system join their game.

GameShare allows local co-op play even if others don't own the game. This includes even those who are still using the Nintendo Switch.

GameShare Limitations

It should be noted that the Nintendo Switch 2 system that has the game must start the GameShare session.

Users who receive software through GameShare can only play it during the active GameShare session. Once the session ends, the shared game will no longer be playable.

Up to two players can play via GameShare simultaneously.

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