Gamers are upset that they might not fully own the next Pokemon game.

For the first time, a Nintendo-published Switch 2 title will only be getting a physical release as a Game-Key Card.

Nintendo has a few first-party games lined up for the Switch 2 next year, but so far, only one new entry has a release date.

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are officially releasing Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 on March 5, 2026.