Pokémon Champions: New Battle Game Coming to Switch, iOS, and Android in 2026

Pokémon fans, get ready! During the recent Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday, a new trailer revealed an exciting upcoming game called Pokémon Champions. This battle-focused game is set to launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

What to Expect from Pokémon Champions

The trailer offers a glimpse of the gameplay, which centers around classic Pokémon battles. Here are some key features:

• Battle Mechanics: Traditional Pokémon battle mechanics are at the core.
• Game Modes: Includes Ranked and Private Battles for both singles and doubles formats.
• Crossplay: Players on Switch can battle against mobile users, making it easy to connect regardless of device.
• Connectivity: The game will connect with Pokémon Home, allowing players to import Pokémon from other games.
• Recruitment & Training: Players can recruit Pokémon to fight alongside them and use a training mode to adjust stats, nature, and moves with points.

Development and Background

The game is being developed by The Pokémon Company’s subsidiary, The Pokémon Works, with GAME FREAK, the main developer of the mainline Pokémon series, overseeing the project.

For context, Pokémon fans are also excited about the recent launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Switch in November 2022.

Stay tuned for more updates on Pokémon Champions as its release approaches!

Source: Pokémon Presents stream