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Pokémon Pokopia is shaping up to be a substantial building life‑sim on Switch 2, with developers promising a hefty main campaign and more to do once you finish the story. Director Takuto Edagawa told IGN that the project emphasizes extended play and exploration rather than steering players straight to the ending, and previews have been largely encouraging.

  • Game focus: Players will restore and develop an abandoned island alongside Pokémon, combining construction and life‑sim elements.
  • Length promise: Edagawa says the experience is meant to be savoured, with a sizeable main story and additional content available after the credits roll.
  • Positive reception so far: Early previews, including Nintendo Life’s own, have reacted favourably to the blend of building mechanics and Pokémon interaction.
  • Experienced team: Edagawa comes from Koei Tecmo and previously worked on Dragon Quest Builders 2; he also directed Wild Hearts, bringing a background in large‑scale reconstruction and action design.
  • Interview insight: Comments about pacing and post‑story activities were shared in a recent conversation with IGN, underscoring the studio’s desire to keep players engaged beyond a simple campaign finish.
Source: Nintendo Life