Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are the newest games to be released in the mainstream Pokémon series and they’re coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch. As well as three new starter Pokémon, the game will feature an open-world environment for the first time. While the games don’t have a specific release date just yet, developer Game Freak has revealed they’ll be released towards the end of 2022.
What are the starter Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet?
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature brand new Generation IX Pokémon as well as some old favorites. Players have a choice of three Pokemon to be their first partners: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Sprigatito is a “capricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pokémon” with an Overgrow ability, while Fuecoco is a “laid-back Fire Croc Pokémon that does things at its own pace” and has a Blaze ability. Quaxly is an “earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon”; he’s a Water-type Pokemon with the Torrent ability.
As well as a glimpse at the new Pokemon, the announcement trailer included several familiar faces like Pikachu, Starly, Hoppip, Lucario, Psyduck, and Meowth. How many can you spot?
The game’s open world will include numerous towns that blend into the wilderness and Pokemon can be found throughout, be it “in the skies, in the sea, and on the streets”. After the two games are released, players will also be able to connect them to Pokémon HOME, meaning Pokémon from other regions can be imported into the game to battle alongside them.
Game Freak didn’t really explain any of the differences between the two games with the exception that players will get a different outfit depending on whether they’re playing Scarlet or Violet. More news is sure to follow as we near release on Nintendo Switch later in 2022.
In other news, Elden Ring players are making use of the in-game messaging system to leave “fingers but hole” notes throughout the entire game. Elsewhere, Knockout City will be moving to a free-to-play model at the start of Season and will no longer be published by EA.
