The Pokemon opening theme begins to sound, followed by the new titles appearing on screen: Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and release date info. WARNING: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea.

Double Pack Bonus — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack Bonus — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

As for gameplay, we're yet to see any Pokemon battles or exploration yet but we'll make sure to update this section as more glimpses of the game become available. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace, battle and try to catch wild Pokémon, and encounter the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Miraidon in the Pokémon Violet game. Encounter the newly-discovered Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon and Terapagos as you broaden your horizons beyond Uva Academy and explore even more of the Pokémon world. Fading in from white, the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer shows glimpses of the new region and new Pokemon towns. Each game that can receive Pokémon via Pokémon HOME can receive only Pokémon that can be obtained in that particular game.

The developer hasn’t announced all the differences between the two versions, but we do know you’ll wear different outfits depending on which you choose. Strange things start to happen when they reach the Game Freak department, including a flickering of the lights and a brightly lit room beyond a door.

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The starters this time are the Grass Cat Sprigatito, the Fire Croc Fuecoco, and the Water Duckling Quaxly. Fans of the Pokemon franchise have only just been treated to the widely-popular spin-off game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus in January 2022, so news of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet also getting a 2022 release date has been a huge and exciting surprise.A Limited Edition Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch OLED model will be released on 4th November 2022. My initial thoughts after seeing sunny settings, big town plazas, terracotta roof tiles and other house features, is that Scarlet and Violet may be inspired by the likes of Spain and Italy. More scenes showcasing a Pokemon town square and other urban areas follow, plus a close-up of a rather charming Dratini fountain outside a manor. Encounter the newly-discovered Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon and Terapagos as you broaden your horizons beyond Naranja Academy and explore even more of the Pokémon world.

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The duo of new Pokemon games, developed by Game Freak, was announced back in February in Pokemon Presents. To find out what Pokémon appear in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, please look forward to the release of those games. Note that to claim these Poké Balls, you’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet and your user profile will need to be linked to a Nintendo Account. The Mystery Gift option can be found within the Poké Portal menu option in the X menu after you unlock the feature in the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Pokemon Scarlet has you dress in red shorts and tie, while Violet puts you in (you guessed it) purple.

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. This isn't the first Pokemon-themed Switch console, but it is the first of the Switch OLED generation. After a sudden breeze and another flickering of lights, the camera zooms towards a brightly lit frame. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Gamer Network Limited, Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DN, United Kingdom, registered under company number 03882481.

Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for the Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for the Nintendo Switch

Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon—Koraidon in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Miraidon in the Pokémon Violet game. After walking past a white Nintendo Switch, the trailer transitions back to a real-life Switch OLED, with the security guard in awe of what just happened. Continue your Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet adventure and go beyond the Paldea region with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.These include the cute grass-type cat Pokemon Sprigatito, a sweet fire-type croc Pokemon Fuecoco, and last but by no means least, a cool water-type duck Pokemon Quaxly. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software. The Gen 9 starter Pokemon's names were all confirmed after Pokemon Presents in a follow-up blog post. Familiar Pokemon including Pikachu, Drifloon, Combee and Meowth make their appearances in what seems to be a lush open-world environment, not too dissimilar to Pokemon Sword and Shield.