Pokémon Champions heads to Switch and Switch 2 on April 8 amid Switch 2 production cuts

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Pokémon Champions has been dated for release on April 8 for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a mobile version and cross‑play via Pokémon Home in the works. The game centers on strategic, turn-based battles, allowing players to recruit and transfer Pokémon, customize moves and stats, and compete in ranked, casual, private, and online modes. The piece also notes Bloomberg reporting Nintendo is trimming Switch 2 production to around 4 million units this quarter due to slower-than-expected sales.
- Pokémon Champions will hit Switch and Switch 2 on April 8 Engadget
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- Pokémon Champions Online Battle Game Launches on April 8 Crunchyroll
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