Build a Cozy New Life with Pokémon: Free Trial Events Announced for "Pokémon Pokopia" in Manila

6 April 2026 – The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara) is excited to announce 4 days of interactive free trial events for its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 title, Pokémon Pokopia. The free trial events in Manila, Philippines will kick off on April 11, 2026, offering fans a first-hand look at this brand-new cozy adventure.

Experience a Cozy New Life with Pokémon

Pokémon Pokopia is an immersive slow-life, sandbox game that allows players to shape the world around them and build a cozy new life alongside Pokémon. During the free trial events, players will have the opportunity to test out the game's core gameplay using the latest Nintendo Switch 2 console. Visitors can meet various Pokémon, learn new skills, grant Pokémon requests, create unique habitats, and freely explore and craft.

Whether you are a seasoned gamer or brand new to the world of Pokémon, everyone is welcome. Friendly, knowledgeable on-site staff will be readily available to guide and assist anyone who isn't sure how to play.

** Get a Free Pokémon Pokopia Sticker Set!**

Everyone who finishes the 20-minute free trial session will get any of the 3 random Pokémon Pokopia sticker sets.

Pokémon Pokopia Sticker Sets

Additionally, Pokémon Pokopia sun visors will be distributed to event visitors (available while stocks last). Get a chance to get either a Peakychu (an unusually pale Pikachu), Pikachu, or Ditto sunvisor!

** Peakychu special sun visors**

Free Trial Stations

The events are designed to be a complete Pokémon Pokopia journey filled with fun and shareable moments.

Free Trial Stations: Each fully equipped free trial station consists of a Nintendo Switch 2 console, a Pokémon Pokopia board panel, and an operation panel.

Photo Zone: Visitors can snap photos with their favorite Pokémon like Professor Tangrowth, Mosslax, and Peakychu!

List of Free Trial Locations and Dates

**April 11-12, 2026 12:00 NN - 8:00 PM Ayala Malls Trinoma

April 18-19, 2026 12:00 NN - 8:00 PM Ayala Malls Manila Bay**

*1 trial session is approximately 20 minutes. *Lines will close at around 7:45 PM. *Schedules may change without prior notice.

**Early Purchase Premium ** Purchase a physical copy of Pokémon Pokopia early and receive a special Ditto Smartphone Cleaner Keychain. Featuring Pikachu and Ditto acrylic charms, this premium bonus doubles as a functional screen cleaner and a cute accessory for your bag, wallet, or other personal belongings.

*Note: Available while supplies last. This offer applies only to physical early purchases (excludes digital downloads) and are distributed from March 5, 2026 onwards. Nintendo Switch 2 is required to play.

Pokémon Pokopia Early Purchase Premium

(available while supplies last)

Product Information

Title: Pokémon Pokopia

Release date: March 5, 2026

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Genre: Slow-life/sandbox

Number of players: 1 (Up to 4 players with local or internet connection.)

Connectivity: Local and internet

Available as: Physical version and digital version

Supported languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese,

Traditional Chinese, and Korean

● Spanish in this game has been localized into European Spanish.

Development and planning: The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK inc., KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Sales: The Pokémon Company (JP Market Only)

Official Website URL： https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/

Copyright Information ©2026 Pokémon. ©1995–2026 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc. ©2026 KOEI TECMO GAMES Pokémon and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.