Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Everything We Know So Far

Nintendo has a handful of marquee releases lined up for the Change as we head into the second half of 2022, however the headlining points of interest this yr are Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the subsequent mainline installments within the blockbuster monster-catching collection.

Set in a completely new area that is house to an assortment of unique Pokemon to catch and lift, Scarlet and Violet mark the beginning of a brand new era for the long-running franchise. This is every thing we all know in regards to the upcoming video games up to now.

Launch date

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet haven’t got a agency launch date but, however the video games are slated to launch for Nintendo Change in late 2022.

Setting

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet happen in an unlimited, model new area seemingly impressed by Mediterranean Spain. 

Not like the self-contained areas in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet’s area is the primary actually open-world setting within the collection’ historical past. Because the video games’ official web site describes, “Numerous cities mix seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll see the Pokemon of this area within the skies, within the seas, within the forests, on the streets — throughout!”

New Pokemon

Together with many acquainted monsters from earlier video games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will function a number of brand-new Pokemon. To this point, we have solely seen the three potential associate Pokemon that gamers will select between when starting the journey: the grass-type cat Sprigatito; the fire-type crocodile Fuecoco; and the water-type duckling Quaxly.

Model variations

As with earlier Pokemon video games, there will likely be some variations between Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, one in every of which is your coach’s look. Relying on which sport you select, your character will sport a unique outfit, which can someway tie into the story.

It’s also possible to count on to come across a handful of version-exclusive Pokemon in every sport, requiring you to commerce with one other participant should you’re striving to finish your Pokedex. No model exclusives have been confirmed simply but, however we’ll be taught extra as we strategy the video games’ launch.

Pokemon Dwelling connectivity

Like different Pokemon titles for Nintendo Change, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will likely be appropriate with the Pokemon Dwelling service, letting you import choose Pokemon you have caught in earlier video games and use them within the new journey. 

Pokemon Dwelling is offered for Nintendo Change and cellular gadgets, with free and paid plan choices. The service just lately acquired a large 2.0 replace that added compatibility with the Pokemon Sensible Diamond, Shining Pearl and Pokemon Legends: Arceus video games.

When will we hear extra?

With their launch only some months away, it is solely a matter of time earlier than Nintendo and the Pokemon Firm start sharing extra particulars about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. 

Though E3 has been canceled this yr, Nintendo historically airs a Nintendo Direct stream in early June to stipulate its launch calendar for the rest of the yr. Whereas nothing has been confirmed but, it is possible that custom will proceed subsequent month. It is also possible that the Pokemon Firm will air its personal Pokemon Presents stream someday in the summertime to shed extra gentle on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, however that is likewise at present unconfirmed.

Within the meantime, Nintendo has just a few different big-name video games within the pipeline for the Change this yr. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is now set to launch in July, whereas Splatoon 3 is coming in September.