Get ready, trainers! The official Pokémon company has announced that its upcoming title, "Pokémon Pokopia," is following in the footsteps of "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" with an exciting pre-order bonus campaign at the Pokémon Center. Players who pre-order a physical copy of "Pokopia" from the official store before its release will snag a free "Sitting Cuties" series plush. And this time, the designated bonus is none other than the fan-favorite Ditto!
During the "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" pre-order period, Pokémon offered a random "Sitting Cuties" plush from a selection of Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile. That promotion sparked a massive buying frenzy among fans.
However, the "Pokopia" pre-order event has a slight thematic twist. Instead of a random pick, every pre-order will receive a Ditto plush. The reason? In "Pokopia," the protagonist is a Ditto that has transformed into a human, making the Ditto plush a powerfully symbolic and perfectly themed bonus for the game.
This news has, however, brought back memories of a past controversy surrounding the "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" pre-order bonus. Some consumers shared on social media that their pre-orders were unceremoniously canceled right before launch, with the only explanation being "oversold."
The general consensus was that an insufficient stock of "Sitting Cuties" plushies forced the company to cancel some orders. While Pokémon never offered a detailed explanation, the incident stirred up a storm of dissatisfaction and discussion across social media.
Given the previous debacle, fans are hoping for better luck this time around, with ample Ditto plush stock for the "Pokopia" pre-order event to avoid a repeat of the "Z-A" chaos. The "Sitting Cuties" series already boasts a dedicated collector base, and Ditto's immense popularity only amplifies concerns that demand will far exceed expectations.
via： TheGamer