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The Pokémon Company confirms that almost 1 in 5 Nintendo Switch 2s has Pokémon Pokopia

The surprise Switch 2 hit has already sold 5 million copies

The Pokémon Company confirms that almost 1 in 5 Nintendo Switch 2s has Pokémon Pokopia

Álvaro Arbonés

  • August 14, 2026
  • Updated: August 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The Pokémon Company confirms that almost 1 in 5 Nintendo Switch 2s has Pokémon Pokopia

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have revealed Pokémon Pokopia’s sales figures. And they’re absolutely spectacular. With 5 million copies sold across physical and digital, it’s one of the best-selling Nintendo Switch 2 games to date, making it Nintendo’s biggest success to date. Showing that they’ve found a new franchise they can build on in the future.

A game that keeps expanding

For now, it’s growing with an Expansion Pass with three paid DLCs, the first of which has already been released: Coral Basin. This greatly expands the game, letting you dive through all the game’s underwater areas, and offering a massive new area,it’s everything the game’s fans have fallen in love with. making it a perfect addition for those who want more Pokémon Pokopia.

With part 2 of the DLC announced for late 2026 and part 3 for 2027, Pokémon Pokopia’s release cycle is far from over. So we’ll still have plenty more news on what many see as Nintendo’s surprise hit. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the game exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.

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