The recent reveal of Pokopia in the latest Nintendo Direct marks an interesting turn for the Pokémon franchise. It finally takes the series into the life-sim genre, emulating some of the success of titles like Minecraft.
Considering the runaway success of titles like Stardew Valley, Minecraft, or even the recent Disney Dreamlight Valley, the market shows players like to relax, and they like to create. Whether it's simply rearranging their farm how they like or creating whole worlds, player agency is on the rise, and Pokémon is in a fantastic place to deliver.
