Pokemon Crimson and Violet reveal tons of new gameplay details

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have just released a ton of never-before-seen footage and information about the follow-up to the beloved game series.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were announced back in February at the Nintendo Direct. Since then, we’ve been introduced to various starter Pokemon, as well as a November 18, 2022 release date.

However, in this Pokemon Presents Showcase, the teams at Nintendo and Game Freak gave us a ton of information about the upcoming game.

the vast Padilla region

The region where this game will take place finally has a name: Paldea. Trainers will be able to explore this new area full of secrets and discoveries. It’s also important to note that this will be the first open world area in a mainline Pokemon game (obviously, Arceus doesn’t count).

Explore Padilla

Paldea will have a wide variety of landscapes to explore, from forests to plains to mountains and everything in between. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have the perfect answer to how to traverse terrain quickly and safely.

Trainers will join Legendary Pokemon that can be installed. Scarlet players will team up with Koraidon, while Violet will be paired with Miraidon. Think of these as basically motorcycle Pokemon, with a twist. Koraidon and Miraidon can change form with the click of a button to adapt to whatever terrain you step on. They can cross fields, soar in the air, swim in the ocean, and even climb mountains vertically.

better with friends

Even better, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will offer cooperative multiplayer at launch. Trainers can team up with up to 3 friends to explore and battle the Paldea region together in perfect harmony.

My Pokémon Academy

Pokemon Crimson and Violet don’t start like a traditional Pokemon game, they’re just a kid in Tray Town. Instead, trainers will begin by enrolling in Paldea’s prestigious academy. There, they’ll take on a big treasure hunt, which will be completed across 3 main storylines. Trainers will already be familiar with the first story beat: they need to travel and overcome the challenges of 8 gym battles throughout Paldea. However, this time they can tackle any gym in any order. There will no longer be a linear path to follow.

school started!

Currently, the other two stories are highly regarded secrets. Just like the gym, the trainer can choose which story to engage in first. Freedom seems to be a big part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Colleges are more than just missions and whatnot. It will be filled with interesting characters who will help guide and shape your journey. Professors Sada and Turo will be your main teachers as they are legends in their own right. We will also meet with the Dean of the Faculty, Mr. Clavell, and our Headteacher and Professor of Biology, Mr. Jacq.

battle gym leader

Of course, it’s not just learning because we’ll still have friends. These include Nemona, Arven and Penny.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokemon

Of course, the funniest thing about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the new Pokemon! The Paldean region is home to many different forms of existing Pokemon. A prime example is Wupper, who is traditionally blue. This Pokemon has turned brown to fit this new area.

New Legendary Pokemon

We’ll also meet Fidough, a soft Pokemon that looks more like a loaf of bread than a fierce warrior. Cetitan is also a large Pokemon that looks like a mix of a whale and a rhino.

Dove

Of course, we’ve already covered three starter Pokemon: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.

Terra star phenomenon

Paldea has something strange going on in its land, called Terastral Phenomenom. This condition causes Pokemon to shine like diamonds, and their bodies take on the form of gems and magic. All Pokemon in Paldea can Terastallize and take this shiny form.

sparkling

Making Pokemon Terastallize increases their abilities tenfold. Some Pokemon can even change their type when they Terastallize, for example making Pikachu a flying type. The form they transform depends entirely on their Terra Type.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Terra Raid Battles

One of the last and arguably most exciting new features for Pokemon Crimson and Violet is the introduction of Terra Raid Battles. Pokemon with rare Terra types exist in the wild and are very capable against a single trainer. In order to shoot down and capture these powerful monsters, players need to join and create teams.

Raid with friends!

Terra Raid Battles will play out just like traditional Pokemon battles. However, trainers do not need to wait for their allies to take turns. They can perform their actions independently.

If the group is successful, they all have a chance to catch these rare Terra Type Pokemon and become friends with them.

Need to catch them all!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will release exclusively on Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022. There will be two versions of the game, just like any other mainline Pokemon game.

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