Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Pokopia has surpassed five million copies sold, making it the second highest-selling game on the Switch 2. According to a press release, the spin-off achieved this milestone in 'just over four months' since its March 5 launch, following an initial surge of 2.2 million copies in its first four days.
Impressive Attach Rate and Market Position
This sales figure represents a 21% attach rate against the Switch 2's install base of 23.68 million units. That means more than one in five console owners have purchased the game, a notably high ratio for a new platform. The title trails only Mario Kart World, which has sold 15.39 million copies, but leads Donkey Kong Bananza, which has sold 4.78 million since its July launch last year.
The game's success is particularly striking given that it was not widely anticipated before launch. The strong performance is attributed to positive word of mouth and critical acclaim, according to the report. This momentum has also led to speculation that a sequel is likely in development.
Potential Sequel and Development Shifts
Recent reports suggest that the next mainline Pokémon games, Winds and Waves, will feature two new directors, replacing Shigeru Ohmori, who co-directed Pokopia and previously helmed Scarlet and Violet. This has led to speculation that Ohmori may be focusing on the future of the Pokopia spin-off series.
Pokémon Pokopia continues to receive support, with the recent release of the Bubbly Basin expansion, which has been well received. Two additional DLC packs are planned as part of the Expansion Pass, scheduled for late 2026 and an unspecified time in 2027.
Pokémon Bank Shutdown and Migration Advice
In related news, Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Bank will shut down its servers on February 25, 2027, at 7pm PST in the US. This translates to February 26 at 2am GMT in the UK, though an official UK time has not been announced. Pokémon Bank, which launched on the Nintendo 3DS, allowed players to store Pokémon in online boxes and was compatible with DS and 3DS titles including Black and White, X and Y, and Sun and Moon.
The shutdown was anticipated following the launch of Pokémon Home, which serves as a replacement for Switch, iOS, and Android, and the closure of the 3DS eShop in 2023. Players with Pokémon still in Pokémon Bank are advised to transfer them to Pokémon Home before the deadline to avoid losing them. However, moving Pokémon requires a premium subscription, which costs £2.69 for one month, as the free basic plan has limited features and storage.
To ease the transition, Nintendo has announced that the Switch ports of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will receive Pokémon Home support starting October 2026, allowing transfers from those games. Additionally, a Pokémon Home update in October will increase premium plan storage from 6,000 to 9,000 Pokémon, providing an extra 3,000 slots.
