Every single thrilling announcement from Pokemon Presents, including Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
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Pokemon fans assemble! The long-awaited Pokemon Presents presentation took place this afternoon (26 February) and it was spectacular, with exciting announcements including Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
During the 20 minute, 25th anniversary showcase, we were treated to a potted history of Pokemon and everything it has delivered to the world since its creation back in 1995.
The broadcast comes just before this weekend’s big Pokemon Day celebration, held annually on the anniversary of Pokemon Red and Green‘s original Japanese release on 27 February.
Preparing for the 25th anniversary special on Sunday that will see Post Malone headline a virtual concert alongside Katy Perry for the P25 Music program, The Pokemon Company have been hard at work making sure fans get the best experience for the new era.
From Pokemon Sword and Shield battles to Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Masters EX (where Leon and Charizard will make an appearance), here’s a recap of everything that was announced.
Pokemon Snap Game
Pre-Order for Nintendo Switch Available 30 April
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The new world of Pokemon Snap has arrived: welcome to the Lental region! The all-new adventure for Nintendo Switch that was inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 game, Pokemon Snap, will see players explore deserts, jungles, and more as you photograph fan-favourite Pokemon and discover never-before-seen Pokemon expressions and behaviours. Not only that, but you’ll get to explore beautiful islands, discover lively wild creatures, capture beautiful Pokemon photos and complete your Pokemon Photodex.
The game can be pre-ordered from Amazon here.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Available early 2022
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First came Sinnoh the remakes. Then came Sinnoh the pre-makes. Now we have Pokemon Legends: Arceus, a new challenge and a new frontier for the Pokemon world. The game honours past Pokemon games’ core gameplay while adding new action and RPG elements.
Trainers will get the chance to explore the Sinnoh region in a new way—by traveling to the past in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Set long before the events of Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, this game will allow players to travel across Sinnoh to discover wild Pokemon and complete the region’s very first Pokedex.
And while Mount Coronet towering over the region makes it clear that you’re in Sinnoh, the Pokemon you encounter in this era may be different from the ones you remember catching in other games set in the same region. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is planned to launch on Nintendo Switch early next year.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Pokemon Shining Pearl
Available on Nintendo Switch late 2021
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Trainers will also get the chance to visit Sinnoh in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, faithful remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, which originally came out on the Nintendo DS system. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are set to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year.
Pokemon Cafe Mix
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And last but by no means least, users who log in to Pokemon Café Mix between 26 February – 1 March will receive 2,500 golden acorns during the special promotion. What’s not to love?
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