The file size of Nintendo and Omega Force’s upcoming upcoming life simulator, Pokemon Pokopia, has been revealed.
Fans have begun getting a hold of Japanese download cards for Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2 several days prior to its launch. Twitter/X user Genki_JPN has shared screenshots of the from and rear of the packaging, revealing the game’s file size.
As per the packaging of Pokemon Pokopia download card, the game has a file size of 10 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2. In comparison, it is nearly two times the file size of Pokemon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2, which weighs in at 6.02 GB. This is expected, as the upcoming title is designed for the Switch 2 hardware from the ground up, with more graphical detail and, therefore, a larger amount of data to store. Deals tracking website Deku Deals has also listed a download size of 10 GB for Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Last year, Nintendo officially announced the release date for Pokemon Pokopia, an all-new life simulator that is set for release on March 5, 2026. The title will not only be available as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive but will also make history as the first Nintendo-published game to utilize the new Game-Key Card format. Developed by Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force, Pokemon Pokopia takes the beloved monster-collecting series in a new and creative direction. The game invites players to embody a Ditto that has transformed into a human, tasked with building a Pokémon paradise from the ground up.
Players can learn and use iconic moves like “Leafage” from Bulbasaur or “Water Gun” from Squirtle to modify terrain, craft habitats, and design homes for Pokémon of all shapes and sizes. Described as a blend of Animal Crossing’s social charm and Dragon Quest Builders’ construction-based gameplay, Pokémon Pokopia brings freedom, creativity, and exploration within a richly animated environment. The focus on hands-on world-building represents a departure from the traditional Pokémon formula, expanding the franchise into the realm of cozy and creative simulation experiences that have grown increasingly popular among Nintendo audiences.
