The Pokémon Company Announces New Battle Sim Pokémon Champions for Android

Pokémon Day, February 27th, brought a flurry of exciting announcements during the Pokémon Presents stream. Highlights included updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, teasers for Pokémon Concierge, and—most excitingly—the reveal of Pokémon Champions, a new competitive battling simulator.

Developed by The Pokémon Company’s The Pokémon Works in collaboration with Game Freak, Pokémon Champions focuses purely on competitive battles. Forget catching Pokémon, traversing tall grass, and collecting Gym Badges; this game is all about strategic combat.

What We Know About Pokémon Champions

Pokémon Champions offers a multiplayer experience with cross-platform play on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. While specific game modes remain undisclosed, the promise of multiple options is enticing.

A key feature is integration with Pokémon Home, allowing players to import beloved Pokémon from previous games. However, not all Pokémon will be available at launch; a curated selection will be initially playable.

Pokémon Champions appears to be The Pokémon Company’s dedicated platform for competitive battling, offering high-stakes matches without the usual distractions of the core series. For now, enjoy the trailer below and stay tuned for further details.

Visit the official website for the latest updates. In the meantime, check out our article on A Perfect Day, a captivating new time-loop narrative puzzle game set in 1999.