Game Freak, the renowned developer behind the beloved Pokémon series, has pulled back the curtain to reveal the humble beginnings of its latest endeavor, Pokémon Pokopia. In a recent video interview, Shigeru Ohmori, a key figure in the project, shared valuable insights into the game's conception and evolution.

Ohmori recounted how the initial development phase of Pokopia commenced shortly after the completion of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with a small team of just three members, including himself and two programmers. As the project progressed, the team expanded, and the core concept of planting grass to spawn various Pokémon types began to take shape.

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  • The idea of using grass to spawn different Pokémon was present from the early prototyping stages.
  • Ditto was chosen as the protagonist relatively early in the development process.
  • The initial development team consisted of only three people, highlighting the project's humble beginnings.
  • The concept of Pokopia was born soon after the completion of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Source: Nintendo Life