Pokémon Day, celebrated on February 27th, was packed with exciting announcements during the Pokémon Presents stream. Among the highlights was a sneak peek at the upcoming video game Pokémon Legends: Z-A, along with teasers for new episodes of Pokémon Concierge and the eagerly awaited battle simulator, Pokémon Champions.

The buzz around Pokémon Champions is palpable. This battle sim, a collaboration between The Pokémon Works and Game Freak, focuses solely on competitive battling, stripping away the traditional elements like catching Pokémon, exploring tall grass, and collecting Gym Badges.

What Else Do We Know About Pokémon Champions, the Upcoming Battle Sim?

Pokémon Champions promises an immersive multiplayer experience with cross-platform play, available on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. While specific details about the various modes are yet to be revealed, the game is set to offer diverse ways to engage in battles.

One of the most compelling features of Pokémon Champions is its integration with Pokémon Home. This means you can transfer some of your favorite Pokémon from previous games into the sim. However, not all Pokémon will be immediately available, and only a select group will be usable when the game launches.

With Pokémon Champions, The Pokémon Company aims to provide a dedicated platform for competitive play, focusing on high-stakes battles without the distractions typically found in the main series games. As we await further details, you can catch a glimpse of what's to come by watching the announcement trailer below.

Stay updated on Pokémon Champions by visiting their official website. In the meantime, don't miss out on our coverage of A Perfect Day, a new time-loop narrative puzzle game set in the year 1999.