Pokémon Pokopia: New update improves Pokémon Center relocation

The popular sandbox game Pokémon Pokopia has recently received an update for Switch 2, bringing significant improvements to gameplay and player options. With the release of update 1.0.4, players can now move Pokémon Centers even while in-game events are underway.

About Pokémon Pokopia

Pokémon Pokopia, launched exclusively for Switch 2 in March 2026, has already sold more than 2.2 million copies. The game has been warmly received by both fans and critics. Players have been able to express their creativity by building advanced creations, including a working calculator and hiding Mew under a truck, a nod to a well-known Pokémon myth.

Key features of update 1.0.4

This update introduces several changes designed to improve the experience. One of the biggest additions is the ability to relocate Pokémon Centers during active events, adding more flexibility to the game. In addition, a number of bug fixes have been implemented that should no longer block player progress.

Bug fixes and improvements

The update addresses several issues players encountered in Bleak Beach. These include quest problems involving Professor Tangrowth and NPCs such as Peakychu getting stuck, which made progression impossible. The patch notes provide a detailed overview of the issues that have been fixed to improve overall gameplay.

With constant updates and more ways for players to customize their experience, Pokémon Pokopia remains an appealing title for both new and longtime Pokémon fans. The official collaboration with IKEA is also notable, showing that Nintendo is looking for innovative ways to expand the franchise and boost interaction.

For more detailed information about the different Pokémon and puzzles in Pokopia, several guides are available to help new players get started.