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  "textContent": "\n\n6 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.\n\n\n**Experience a Cozy New Life with Pokémon**\n\nPokémon 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.\n\nWhether 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.\n\n\n**\nGet a Free Pokémon Pokopia Sticker Set!**\n\nEveryone who finishes the 20-minute free trial session will get any of the 3 random Pokémon Pokopia sticker sets.\n\n\n\n\n**Pokémon Pokopia Sticker Sets**\n\n\nAdditionally, 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!\n\n\n\n\n\n**\nPeakychu special sun visors**\n\n\n\n**Free Trial Stations**\n\nThe events are designed to be a complete Pokémon Pokopia journey filled with fun and shareable moments.\n\nFree Trial Stations: Each fully equipped free trial station consists of a Nintendo Switch 2 console, a Pokémon Pokopia board panel, and an operation panel.\n\nPhoto Zone: Visitors can snap photos with their favorite Pokémon like Professor Tangrowth, Mosslax, and Peakychu!\n\nList of Free Trial Locations and Dates\n\n**April 11-12, 2026\n12:00 NN - 8:00 PM\nAyala Malls Trinoma\n\nApril 18-19, 2026\n12:00 NN - 8:00 PM\nAyala Malls Manila Bay**\n\n*1 trial session is approximately 20 minutes.\n*Lines will close at around 7:45 PM.\n*Schedules may change without prior notice.\n\n\n\n\n\n**Early Purchase Premium\n**\nPurchase 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.\n\n*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.\n\n\n\nPokémon Pokopia Early Purchase Premium\n\n(available while supplies last)\n\n**Product Information**\n\n\n\nTitle: Pokémon Pokopia\n\nRelease date: March 5, 2026\n\nPlatform: Nintendo Switch 2\n\nGenre: Slow-life/sandbox\n\nNumber of players: 1 (Up to 4 players with local or internet connection.)\n\nConnectivity: Local and internet\n\nAvailable as: Physical version and digital version\n\nSupported languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese,\n\nTraditional Chinese, and Korean\n\n● Spanish in this game has been localized into European Spanish.\n\nDevelopment and planning: The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK inc., KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.\nSales: The Pokémon Company (JP Market Only)\n\nOfficial Website\nURL： https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/\n\nCopyright Information\n©2026 Pokémon. ©1995–2026 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc.\n©2026 KOEI TECMO GAMES\nPokémon and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.\n",
  "title": "Build a Cozy New Life with Pokémon:  Free Trial Events Announced for \"Pokémon Pokopia\" in Manila",
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