Game Freak reveals first Pokémon Pokopia prototype footage, showing early gameplay and development concepts

Game Freak has offered fans their first official look at Pokémon Pokopia’s early development, releasing prototype footage that highlights how the Nintendo Switch 2 title evolved from its earliest concepts. Alongside the gameplay video, the studio also shared concept sketches and pages from the game’s original design documents, providing a rare look into the creative process. According to director Shigeru Ohmori, development on the prototype began shortly after work wrapped on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. “Initially, it was just…