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

By BellaApr 26,2025

After months of speculation and leaks, the curtain has finally been lifted on Pokémon Champions, a thrilling new multiplayer battle-focused Pokémon game. This exciting title is the result of a collaboration between Game Freak and The Pokémon Works—a recent joint venture involving The Pokémon Company and ILCA, the developers behind Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Champions zeroes in on the essence of Pokémon battles, featuring the beloved "core-style battles" that fans have come to adore. The game promises online battles where players can test their skills against one another. From the trailer, it's clear that both Mega Evolution and Terastalization will be part of the experience, hinting at a comprehensive inclusion of various Pokémon battle types and eras.

PlayThe game will also integrate with Pokémon Home, allowing players to bring their Pokémon from other games into **Pokémon Champions**. This feature provides an exciting opportunity for fans to utilize their extensive collections of Pokémon from past generations in new battles.

Currently in development for both Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms, Pokémon Champions did not receive a release date during its announcement. However, it will be available in Latin American Spanish at launch, alongside other languages commonly found in Pokémon games.

Key art for Pokemon Champions
Pokémon Champions appears to be the same game that was previously known as Pokémon Synapse, which surfaced during last year's "Freak Leak." This leak exposed a wealth of internal Game Freak information, including details on unreleased games and development notes. Initially, Pokémon Synapse was rumored to be a multiplayer game, with some drawing comparisons to Splatoon, though these seem to have been somewhat inaccurate.

For a comprehensive look at everything revealed during today's Pokémon Presents, you can find more details here.

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