The Pokémon Company Announces New Battle Sim Pokémon Champions for Android

Pokémon Day, celebrated on February 27th, brought exciting announcements from The Pokémon Company during a special Pokémon Presents stream. Highlights included updates on Pokémon Legends: Z and previews of Pokémon Concierge and the upcoming competitive battle simulator, Pokémon Champions.

The most anticipated reveal was undoubtedly Pokémon Champions. Developed by The Pokémon Works in collaboration with Game Freak, this game focuses exclusively on competitive battling. Forget catching Pokémon, traversing tall grass, and collecting Gym Badges – this is pure, strategic combat.

What We Know About Pokémon Champions

Pokémon Champions is a multiplayer game featuring cross-platform play on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. While details on specific game modes remain scarce, multiple modes are planned.

A key feature is its integration with Pokémon Home, allowing players to import beloved Pokémon from previous games. However, not all Pokémon will be immediately available, with only a select roster accessible at launch.

Pokémon Champions appears to offer competitive players a dedicated arena for high-stakes battles, free from the usual RPG elements of the main series. For now, the trailer below provides a glimpse into the action.

Stay informed about the latest updates by visiting the official website. In other gaming news, be sure to check out our coverage of A Perfect Day, a new time-loop narrative puzzle game set in 1999.