The Pokémon conference was an opportunity to discover a nice surprise with a new free game … well, not for everyone, because some fans are already a little disappointed.
It is one of the pretty surprises of the Pokémon presents of this July 22, 2025 with the announcement Pokemon for : Pokemon Friends has been officially announced by The Pokémon Company. Already teased via a few leaks on the App Store earlier during the day, the game is finally revealed in a official way … and it clearly has something to seduce a large audience. Available today on iOS, Android and even Nintendo Switchthis new title puts on a soft atmosphere, accessible puzzles and an adorable universe where Pokémon stuffed animals are at the heart of the experience. Problem, he also disappoints on the Nintendo console ….
A new free pokemon game but …
In Pokemon Friends, the gameplay is based on Over 1,200 puzzles Varied, mixing rapid challenges and more complex puzzles. Each completed puzzle allows you to recover wool, a central resource used to manufacture … pokémon plush. These cute creations then become the heart of the progression system: the more you play, the more you unlock stuffed animals. A simple, but effective approach, thought to encourage a daily routine.
The action takes place in a place baptized Thinkvillea small pokemon village that residents need help. And here we do not fight, we solves problems by disentangling the thread of their concernsin the poetic words of the presentation. Each successful mission not only makes it possible to move forward in history, but also to personalize your personal space, called the Peluchambre : A cozy room to decorate with wallpapers, furniture and, of course, all the stuffed animals that you have made.
A bad surprise on Nintendo Switch
Visual side, Pokemon Friends adopts a style Ultra colorful chibiclose to Pokémon Café Remix or Disney Emoji Blitz. The stuffed animals are represented in a soft and childish style, clearly thought of to please the youngest … but not only. The soothing soundtrack, light animations and the Cozy atmosphere make Pokémon Friends a perfect game to relax, while offering a good dose of personalization and collection. The game is available here on iOShere on Android and here on theeShop. Except that, bad surprises, he is paying on Nintendo Switch at a price of 9.99 euros. A shame that already seems to annoy some players.
Source : The Pokemon Company
