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Pokémon fans don’t have to wait very long before playing the next entry in the core Pokémon RPG series. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been announced for Nintendo Switch and will be releasing later in 2022. We’ve already gotten to see some really cool parts of the game including what the starters looks like, where the game is located, and more.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was first announced during the February 2022 Pokémon Presents.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starters
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| Starter | Type & Description |
|---|---|
| Sprigatito | Grass Type. The capricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pokémon |
| Fuecoco | Fire Type. The laid-back Fire Croc Pokémon that does things at its own pace. |
| Quaxly | Water Type. The earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon. |
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Which Pokémon are in it?
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As was started with Pokémon Sword and Shield, not all Pokémon from previous games will be in this entry. We’ve made a list of all Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet based on what we’ve already seen in trailers and promo images and will continue to add to it as we learn more.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Is this an Open World game?
Source: The Pokémon Company
Yes! The official Pokémon website even states that this adventure takes place in a “richly expressed open world.” It looks like players will visit several large open spaces with plenty of Pokémon from different Gens to catch.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet location
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The last several Pokémon games have been inspired by different real-life locations around the world. For instance, Pokémon Sword an dshield was inspired by the UK. We don’t have any official announcement on this yet. There is some speculation that the game takes place in Spain based on some in-game locations like the large building in the trailer that looks similar to Sagrada Familia. The names for the three starters seem to have Spanish roots as well, further lending to this theory.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet release date
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will release sometime in 2022, but no exact release date has been given yet. It’s likely to release in November consering that has historically been when core Pokémon RPGs release.
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