As part of Pokemon’s 25th anniversary celebrations, The Pokemon Company revealed a brand-new open-world title arriving to Nintendo Switch.
Alongside unveiling the first details on the full remakes of Diamond and Pearl, Pokemon Legends Arceus features an all-new storyline set in the Sinnoh region.
While it may sound redundant, having two games set in the same region, Pokemon Legends Arceus is set in the past!
Here’s absolutely everything we know about Pokemon Legends Arceus.
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Latest News
Release Date Confirmed - 26th May
Pokemon fans only have to wait until January to get their hands on Arceus - it launches on January 28, 2022.
Why Are Cyndaquil, Rowlet And Oshawott Starters In Pokemon Legends Arceus? - 26th February
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Release Date
Pokemon Legends Arceus will be releasing on January 28, 2022.
Confirmed Platforms
Pokemon Legends Arceus will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
Trailer
Check out the launch trailer for the game below!
Price
Based on previous Pokemon releases on Switch, Pokemon Legends Arceus will likely cost £49.99/$59.99.
Region
Pokemon Legends Arceus takes place in the Sinnoh region, the same as Diamond and Pearl.
The game is set "in a long-gone era" prior to the time period in which Diamond and Pearl is set.
It will be interesting to play Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the remake of the original Sinnoh games, then play a new game set in the same region from the past.
Starter Pokemon
It wouldn't be a Pokemon game if there weren't three Pokemon to choose between at the start of the adventure!
Players can select between:
- Rowlet
- Cyndaquil
- Oshawott
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