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Signup + An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletterPokopia, the new Pokemon spin-off making waves for its cozy gameplay, has only been out for four days now – but that hasn't stopped its wildly creative fans from building everything from beautiful homes to literal lavafalls.
With the cozy aesthetic of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and building-heavy Minecraft vibes, Pokemon Pokopia is a haven for folks who enjoy expressing their creativity in-game. Unsurprisingly, some fans have spent the past few days conjuring up all sorts of impressive builds – so impressive, in fact, that it's blowing the minds of fellow players who might not be quite as stuck into the more creative side of the new Nintendo gem just yet.
I am really liking Pokopia but it’s clear that I will never be “good” at this kind of game lol https://t.co/ftUcF0cwv1March 7, 2026
Sharing the video of one very organized player's storage area – handy decorated signs and all – one such mind-blown Pokemon fan admits, "I am really liking Pokopia, but it's clear that I will never be 'good' at this kind of game." They explain in the comments that they're making a joke, but they're certainly not alone in feeling that way. "My island sucks aah, but my little fellas are happy with it, and that's the only thing that matters," a reply reads.
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Elsewhere, a similar post shows an admittedly stunning white house, garden and all, with a fan questioning, "HOW?" An amusing response contains a screenshot of a blocky brown house and some words I think many of us can relate to (I know I can, looking at these builds, anyway): "Bro am I talentless." Someone else jests, "These blocks just don't spawn in my game ig." They don't spawn in mine either, apparently… Mood.
am i doing smth wrong with the game https://t.co/els9TwCBsnMarch 8, 2026
A separate thread highlights another beautiful build: a cute cottage with a little dock and mill in front, trees surrounding it. "Am I doing smth wrong with the game?" asks the person sharing the post. The top comment sees a fan exclaim, "The Animal Crossing creatives and Minecraft builders are showing all the regular pokemon players up… I'm SICK." It's funny, but I suppose it makes sense. Pokopia has drawn in all sorts of masterminds.
I've been eyeing some jaw-dropping builds online myself, hoping to spark some inspiration. After spotting a cave house with an indoor lavafall and Cyberpunk-esque neon home, though, I think I'll just go back to practicing… I've clearly got a long way to go.
Pokopia players can't fathom just how big the Pokemon spin-off is so far: "More feature rich and wider in scope than Animal Crossing has ever been."
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Anna KoselkeSocial Links NavigationStaff WriterAfter spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.
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