Pokémon Sleep's development is transitioning from Select Button to Pokémon Works, a newly established Pokémon subsidiary. This article details the change and its potential implications.
Pokémon Sleep Development Shifts to Pokémon Works
From Select Button to Pokémon Works
Launched in March 2024, Pokémon Works, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company, has now assumed responsibility for Pokémon Sleep's ongoing development and updates. This marks a shift from the previous developer, Select Button.
An in-app announcement (translated from Japanese) confirmed the transition of development and operational responsibilities from Select Button to Pokémon Works. The impact on the global version of the game remains unclear, as the news isn't yet reflected in the global app's news section.
Pokémon Works' current projects are largely unknown. However, their website reveals a founding partnership between The Pokémon Company and Iruka Co., Ltd. Their representative director, Takuya Iwasaki, highlighted their contributions to Pokémon HOME.
Interestingly, Pokémon Works shares a Tokyo location with ILCA, known for its work on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon HOME. While their direct Pokémon involvement has been limited, Pokémon Works aims to "create an experience that makes Pokémon more real," promising enhanced Pokémon interaction for players. The specifics of how this will manifest in Pokémon Sleep are yet to be revealed.
