Pokémon Champions, Game Freak's Leaked Multiplayer Game, Officially Revealed

Author : Max Mar 18,2025

After months of speculation and leaks, Pokémon Champions, a new multiplayer battle-focused Pokémon game, has finally been revealed. Developed through a collaboration between Game Freak and The Pokémon Works (a joint venture between The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl developer ILCA), this game promises a fresh take on Pokémon battles.

Pokémon Champions utilizes the series' core battle system, allowing players to engage in online battles. The trailer showcased both Mega Evolution and Terastallization, hinting at a broad selection of Pokémon and battle styles across various generations.

PlayFurthermore, seamless integration with Pokémon Home is confirmed. This allows players to transfer Pokémon from previous games, finally providing a purpose for those hundreds of Pokémon gathering digital dust in storage boxes.

Currently in development for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, Pokémon Champions lacks a release date. However, it's confirmed that Latin American Spanish will be included among the launch languages.

Key art for Pokemon Champions
Interestingly, Pokémon Champions appears to be the game previously leaked last year as "Pokémon Synapse," part of the extensive "Freak Leak." While initial details were scarce, suggesting a multiplayer game with comparisons to Splatoon, the official reveal clarifies its core focus on competitive Pokémon battles.

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