Surprise Switch / mobile game Pokémon Friends is out now
Pokémon Friends is a “plush-filled puzzle game packed with charming challenges”
A new Pokémon game for Nintendo Switch and mobile has been released.
Pokémon Friends is a “plush-filled puzzle game packed with charming challenges,” according to a store listing.
On mobile, the game is free to start, but offers downloadable content. However, it appears to carry a $14 price point on Nintendo Switch.
Set in Think Town, the game sees players take on over 1,200 puzzles themed around Pokémon plushies.
“Solve puzzles to get yarn that you can make a plethora of plush Pokémon pals.”
New puzzles will be released daily, and players can personalise their own plush room with Pokémon plush earned via completing puzzles.
The game has been developed in collaboration with Wonderfy Inc. and The Pokémon Company.
“Folks around town will ask you to bring them specific plush,” according to a description for the game.
“Finish these friend quests to give each plush a forever home and increase your friendship level with the townspeople. In return, they’ll give rewards, including furniture, which you can use to decorate your in-game plush rooms – along with all the plush you like too much to give away!”
The game was officially announced during Tuesday’s Pokémon Presents presentation.
As part of the stream, The Pokémon Company and Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman Animation have announced Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.
The animated series, which will debut in 2027, was shown off in a brief teaser. The show will be set in the Galar region from Pokémon Sword and Shield, which is based on the UK.
The partnership between the two brands was first announced last year.
New Nintendo Switch 2 footage of Pokémon Legends Z-A was also debuted as part of the event.
