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Pokemon Sleep Starts Transition to Pokemon Works as Main Developer

by Adam Jan 04,2025

Pokemon Sleep Development Transition Pokémon Sleep's development is transitioning from Select Button to Pokémon Works. This change in management was recently announced.

Pokémon Sleep's New Developer: Pokémon Works

The Pokémon Company's newly formed subsidiary, Pokémon Works, will assume responsibility for Pokémon Sleep's ongoing development and updates. This shift from Select Button, the original developer, was revealed via an in-app notice on the Japanese version of the game.

Pokemon Sleep Development Transition The announcement stated that development and operation of Pokémon Sleep were previously shared between Select Button and The Pokémon Company. The global version of the app hasn't yet reflected this news.

Pokemon Sleep Development Transition Pokémon Works, a joint venture between The Pokémon Company and Iruka Co., Ltd., is relatively new. Their representative director, Takuya Iwasaki, highlighted their commitment to creating more immersive Pokémon experiences. The company's Tokyo location is reportedly near ILCA, known for its work on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon HOME, a project to which Pokémon Works also contributed.

While their past Pokémon involvement is limited, Pokémon Works aims to enhance the connection between players and Pokémon. How this vision will be applied to Pokémon Sleep remains to be seen.

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