Pokemon Pokopia is officially a massive commercial hit. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company recently confirmed that the cozy life-sim has sold over five million copies globally. The shape-shifting Ditto adventure achieved this impressive milestone in just over five months following its March 5 release. Moreover, this success is incredibly notable because the game remains completely exclusive to the relatively young Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Pokemon Pokopia Climbing the Switch 2 Charts
Just last week, Nintendo released its Q1 FY2027 financial report. At that specific time, Pokemon Pokopia sat at 3.68 million copies sold. Consequently, it ranked as the fourth best-selling game on the Switch 2. However, this new five-million milestone changes the landscape entirely. The updated figure likely pushes the game past Pokemon Legends: Z-A (3.99 million) and Donkey Kong Bananza (4.78 million). Therefore, Pokemon Pokopia might now hold the number two spot on the console, sitting right behind Mario Kart World and its massive 15.39 million units.
Mainline Pokemon games naturally still dominate overall franchise sales. For example, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet sold 28.46 million copies, while Pokemon Sword & Shield reached 27.26 million. Even Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee moved 15.07 million units. Nevertheless, Pokemon Pokopia easily leads the pack when it comes to spinoff titles. In comparison, New Pokemon Snap sold 2.74 million units, and the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Switch remake only reached 1.99 million.
Furthermore, the game originally earned immense praise from critics. On OpenCritic, it holds a Top Critic Average of 89 alongside a 97% recommendation score. As a result, it currently ranks as the sixth highest-rated game of 2026.
Expanding the World of Pokopia
Players have even more content to explore right now. Just over a week ago, Pokemon Pokopia launched ‘Bubbly Basin,’ its very first paid DLC. This expansion introduces a brand-new underwater area, fresh building blocks, new resident Pokemon, and various cosmetic items. Meanwhile, developers plan to release two more updates under the game’s Expansion Pass. The second DLC arrives in late 2026, bringing wearable accessories for your Pokemon. Finally, the third DLC will officially launch sometime in 2027.
