Pokemon Scarlett And Pokemon Violet Announced for Nintendo Switch

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Posted March 1, 2022 by Richard Lee Breslin in Announcements, Gameplay, Gaming News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers
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The biggest announcement from Pokemon Day over the weekend was saved until last with the announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

The arrival of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet means that Generation 9 is nearly upon us. The announcement was made with a trailer comprising both live-action and gameplay footage. We will also be treated to three new starter Pokemon.

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The new starter Pokemon are Sprigatito (grass-type), Fuecoco (fire-type) and last, but not least, Quaxly (water-type). While details on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are vague at this time, it has been confirmed that they will follow in the footsteps of Pokemon Legends: Arceus and will be open-world.

The official press release reads:

The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world.

Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets—all over! You’ll be able to experience the true joy of the Pokémon series—battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them—now in an open-world game that players of any age can enjoy.​

The three Pokémon from which you’ll be able to choose your first partner are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. How will you meet these three, and what sorts of Pokémon are they?

As one of the main characters, you’ll set off on your adventure. Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?

I was hoping that Pokemon Legends: Arceus was to set a new trend by only releasing one game from now on, but alas, it has returned to the traditional simultaneous double release. Ah well.

No release dates have been given for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but they will both be released late this year for Nintendo Switch. Are you looking forward to Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet? Let us know across our social media channels.

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