Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is An Open-World RPG Announced For Switch

The Pokémon Company and developer Game Freak announced an open world Pokémon adventure called Pokémon Legends: Arceus which is set in the Sinnoh region, way before Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl took place. It’s set to come out in early 2022.

Have a look at the trailer below.

Information about the game is pretty scarce but here’s an overview given by Pokemon Company on Pokémon Legends Arceus:

“The fun of exploring while catching Pokémon and filling in a Pokedex has always been a core part of the Pokemon video game series. Pokémon Legends: Arceus was developed with the desire to deliver an experience infused with new action and RPG elements that go beyond the framework established thus far, while honoring the core gameplay of past Pokémon titles.

As Trainers explore the natural expanses in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, they’ll encounter Pokémon that call these grand vistas home. To catch wild Pokemon, players can study the Pokémon’s behaviors, sneak up to them, then throw Poke Balls. Players can also battle wild Pokémon with their ally Pokémon. By throwing the Poke Ball holding their ally Pokémon near a wild Pokémon, players will seamlessly enter battle. This new gameplay angle is intended to provide Trainers with an immersive experience.”

Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be Rowlet from the Alola region, Cyndaquil from the Johto region, and Oshawott from the Unova region.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus was announced in part of celebrating the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The last entry in the series was Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield released in 2019.

A remake of the 2006 title released in the Nintendo DS, Pokemon Diamond Version and Pokemon Pearl Version is being remade for the Nintendo Switch and is called Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, and is coming late this year.

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