Pokémon Company Unveils New Android Battle Sim: Champions

Yesterday, February 27th, marked Pokémon Day, and The Pokémon Company celebrated by unveiling exciting news during a special Pokémon Presents stream. Among the highlights was the announcement of the upcoming video game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, along with teasers for new episodes of Pokémon Concierge and the much-anticipated battle sim, Pokémon Champions.

The spotlight for many fans is on Pokémon Champions. Developed by The Pokémon Works in collaboration with Game Freak, this game focuses solely on competitive battling. Unlike traditional Pokémon games, Pokémon Champions will not feature elements such as catching Pokémon, exploring through tall grass, or collecting Gym Badges.

What Else Do We Know About Pokémon Champions, the Upcoming Battle Sim?

Pokémon Champions offers a multiplayer experience with cross-platform play, available on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. While specific game modes remain undisclosed, the game promises a variety of engaging options.

A key feature of Pokémon Champions is its integration with Pokémon Home. Players will have the ability to transfer some of their favorite Pokémon from previous games into this new battle sim. However, at launch, only a select group of Pokémon will be available for use, with more to be added over time.

With Pokémon Champions, The Pokémon Company aims to provide a dedicated platform for competitive play, emphasizing high-stakes battles without the traditional elements found in the main series games. As more information becomes available, fans can stay updated by watching the trailer below and visiting the official website.

Keep an eye on further updates about the game by visiting their official website. In the meantime, you might also be interested in our coverage of A Perfect Day, a new time-loop narrative puzzle game set in the year 1999.