India, Sept. 12 -- Nintendo surprised fans during its September Nintendo Direct with the reveal of a brand-new Pokemon spin-off, Pokemon Pokopia. It is all set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. While many fans expected news of a new Mario game during its 40th anniversary, the spotlight instead went to this cozy and creative Pokemon adventure, Dexerto reported.

Unlike the traditional "catch 'em all" formula, Pokemon Pokopia takes inspiration from popular titles such as Minecraft and Animal Crossing. The game features a human-shaped Ditto as the main character. Players will explore an island, rebuild it from scratch, and invite Pokemon to live alongside them.

At the heart of the game are mechanics that blend creativity with Poke...