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Pokémon Champions Launching April 2026 with Cross-Play Features

3/24/2026

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The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Champions will release on Switch and Switch 2 on April 8, 2026, as a free-to-start game, with Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr.
Players can import Pokémon from previous games via Pokémon Home.
A Starter Pack adds storage and an additional battle song.
Switch 2 version will receive a free graphics upgrade.
A mobile version is planned for late 2026 with cross-play to Switch.

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The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Champions will release on Switch and Switch 2 on April 8, 2026, as a free-to-start game, with Mega Meganium, Mega Emboar, and Mega Feraligatr.
Players can import Pokémon from previous games via Pokémon Home.
A Starter Pack adds storage and an additional battle song.
Switch 2 version will receive a free graphics upgrade.
A mobile version is planned for late 2026 with cross-play to Switch.