Free Trial Events Announced for Pokémon Pokopia in Manila

Build a Cozy New Life with Pokémon: Experience Pokémon Pokopia Free at Manila Trial Events

The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara) is excited to announce 4 days of interactive free trial events for its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 title, Pokémon Pokopia. The free trial events in Manila, Philippines, will kick off on April 11, 2026, offering fans a first-hand look at this brand-new cozy adventure.

Experience a Cozy New Life with Pokémon

Pokémon Pokopia is an immersive, slow-life sandbox game that lets players shape the world around them and build a cozy new life alongside Pokémon. During the free trial events, players will have the opportunity to test out the game’s core gameplay using the latest Nintendo Switch 2 console. Visitors can meet various Pokémon, learn new skills, grant Pokémon requests, create unique habitats, and freely explore and craft.

Whether you are a seasoned gamer or brand new to the world of Pokémon, everyone is welcome. Friendly, knowledgeable on-site staff will be readily available to guide and assist anyone who isn’t sure how to play.

Get a Free Pokémon Pokopia Sticker Set!

Everyone who finishes the 20-minute free trial session will get one of the 3 random Pokémon Pokopia sticker sets.

Pokémon Pokopia Sticker Sets

Additionally, Pokémon Pokopia sun visors will be distributed to event visitors (available while stocks last). Get a chance to get either a Peakychu (an unusually pale Pikachu), Pikachu, or Ditto sunvisor!

Peakychu special sun visors

Free Trial Stations

The events are designed to be a complete Pokémon Pokopia journey filled with fun and shareable moments.

Free Trial Stations: Each fully equipped free trial station includes a Nintendo Switch 2 console, a Pokémon Pokopia board panel, and an operations panel.

Photo Zone: Visitors can snap photos with their favorite Pokémon like Professor Tangrowth, Mosslax, and Peakychu!

List of Free Pokémon Pokopia Trial Locations and Dates

Date	Time	Location
April 11-12, 2026	12:00 NN – 8:00 PM	Ayala Malls Trinoma
April 18-19, 2026	12:00 NN – 8:00 PM	Ayala Malls Manila Bay

1 trial session is approximately 20 minutes.
Lines will close at around 7:45 PM.
Schedules may change without prior notice.

Early Purchase Premium

Purchase a physical copy of Pokémon Pokopia early and receive a special Ditto Smartphone Cleaner Keychain. Featuring Pikachu and Ditto acrylic charms, this premium bonus doubles as a functional screen cleaner and a cute accessory for your bag, wallet, or other personal belongings.

*Note: Available while supplies last. This offer applies only to physical early purchases (excludes digital downloads) and is distributed from March 5, 2026, onwards. Nintendo Switch 2 is required to play.

Pokémon Pokopia Early Purchase Premium

(available while supplies last)

Product Information

Title: Pokémon Pokopia
Release date: March 5, 2026
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Genre: Slow-life/sandbox
Number of players: 1 (Up to 4 players with local or internet connection.)
Connectivity: Local and internet
Available as: Physical version and digital version
Supported languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese,

Traditional Chinese and Korean