Pokémon Pokopia looks like Animal Crossing for Pokémon fans and I'm here for it

In one of the most unexpected announcements of today's Nintendo Direct, Game Freak revealed Pokemon Pokopia, a game that is clearly inspired by the Animal Crossing series. When Pokopia is released sometime next year, you'll assume the role of a Ditto determined to make a comfortable home for their friends. This Ditto has assumed the form of a human, and as they meet new Pokemon, they'll learn abilities they can use to transform their community. In turn, this work will lead to more Pokemon coming to live in your home. The game features a beautiful tilt-shift art style that is reminiscent of Pokemon's third generation of games that debuted on the Game Boy Advance.

No word yet on an exact release date, but the game will be a Switch 2 exclusive.

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