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Can You Play Pokopia on Switch 1?

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Pokemon Pokopia - Can You Play Pokopia on Switch 1

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

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Can You Play Pokopia on Switch 1?

Playable on Switch 1 via Local GameShare

GameShare

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

GameShare allows co-op play with another console even if the other player doesn't own the game. This includes those who are using a Switch 1 if GameShare is done locally with the consoles in the same room.

How to GameShare Pokopia

GameShare Player Limitations

GameShare Player Limitations
Pokeball Icon Can only play during the GameShare session
Pokeball Icon Can only play near the host's device
Pokeball Icon Cannot customize character
Pokeball Icon Cannot build, craft, or use the PC
Pokeball Icon Cannot enter houses
Pokeball Icon Cannot examine Pokemon Traces
Pokeball Icon Cannot deposit building materials
Pokeball Icon Cannot ask other Pokemon to follow them
Pokeball Icon Cannot open the Lost and Found box

It should be noted that the Nintendo Switch 2 system that has the game must start the GameShare session. Up to two players can play via GameShare simultaneously, which means the host and one other player.

Users who receive software through GameShare can only play it during the active GameShare session. Sharing to a Nintendo Switch system is limited to local multiplayer only.

GameShare players have many limitations in regards to what they can do. Features such as customization, building, and asking Pokemon to follow you are all limited to the host.

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How to Play Pokopia on the Switch 1

How to GameShare Locally

# Step by Step
1
GameShare on the Link Play Menu
The host will have to go to the Palette Town PC and select Link Play. Afterwards, select Invite Others to Visit, then choose GameShare.

Afterwards, choose to start your GameShare session with neary players.
2
Switch 1 GameShare
Have the nearby players select GameShare on their Switch system menus. After selecting Join GameShare, they will be able to join the session.
3
Start GameShare
Select Start on the host's Switch 2 to begin the GameShare. Each GameShare player will then be able to control a randomized Ditto character.
4
Close the Connection
The host may choose to end the session using Close the Connection. Alternatively, GameShare players may leave the game by pressing the Home Button.

The host player must unlock Palette Town before being able to GameShare. The GameShare session will be limited to this area.

Available Platforms and Consoles

Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2

Available on the Switch 2
Pokemon Pokopia is only available on the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its release on March 5, 2026. It is not available for purchase on other systems, including the Switch 1.

Physical and digital copies of the game are both available for purchase. Do note that the physical version of the game is only available 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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