All about the next games (9th generation, open world...)

The year 2022 marks the beginning of a new generation of Pokémon thanks to Pokemon Scarlet et Pokemon Purple. After a Pokemon Legends Arceus which completely turned the formula upside down, the license returns with a more “canonical” opus which takes up the traditional codes of the saga, while mixing them with the know-how acquired in the last spin-off. Before seeing them again by the end of the year, we recap here everything we know about Pokémon Ecarlate & Violet.

An open world full of promise

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Even if we clearly resumed its already very limited engine, Pokemon Legends Arceus wasn’t a preview of the direction of the main series, then, as the classic workings return with arenas and opponent trainers waiting for you all over the wild. Besides, we also lose the construction in limited areas of the game of this beginning of the year since Pokemon Scarlet et Violet will be fine in the open world, and a real one this time.

This greater freedom of exploration will also go through the fact of be able to visit the region inspired by the Iberian Peninsula as you wish, the scenario will not block access from such and such a place. This promise still raises some doubts. Okay, we can go anywhere immediately, but aren’t we going to find ourselves just running for our lives among Pokémon that are 50 levels higher than ours?

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Besides, for now, Game Freak is pretty vague when it comes to wild Pokémon. They’re still roaming the map but it is unknown if they will be able to attack the character directly or be captured by throwing a Pokéball without going through the combat box.

It must be said that for the moment, the developers say little or nothing about the gameplay. No new mechanics have been mentioned, we just know that it will be possible to invite three other people who can then accompany you on your adventure or go to their corner while remaining in your session.

What are the differences between the two versions?

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The other point that we absolutely want to get across is that never have two versions been so different from each other. We are promised a specific plot depending on whether you take Scarlet et Violetand it starts directly since the Pokémon Professor will not be the same depending on the game.

So in Pokemon Scarletyour mentor will be Once upon a time and in Violetit will be Turum. We note the tribal style of one and the futuristic style of the other, which is also extended in the design of the legendary Pokémon of the two versions. Okay, Koraidon does not look very prehistoric with its kind of wheel in the middle of the torso but Miraidon still has reactors instead of hind legs. One would be Dragon/Fighting type while the other would be Dragon/Electric.

Pokémon confirmed

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And since we are talking about new creatures, we might as well move on to the rest new Pokemon. Inevitably, we still have the trio of starters with the Plant-type feline, Pushedthe Fire Reptile Chochodile and the water duck Hairdresser.

And we also discovered three other species that will populate this new region that still has no name. So we can say hello to Pohm, the new electric mouse that serves as the pseudo-Pikachu of this new generation. Who says Spain, says olive oil according to Game Freak who therefore offers us Olivini, a Grass/Normal-type Pokémon that attacks by secreting oil. And while waiting for a creature in the form of tapas or paella, we will therefore have to rely on the black pig which has quickly conquered the Internet, Gourmeletwhich will be of type Normal.

You should know that the three will have another point in common to be in the team of Menzie, your friend and rival of this episodewhose outfit will change depending on your version.

As for the other confirmed Pokémon that come from other generations, we will therefore find:

Pikachu
Mimitoss
Miaouss
Psychokwak
Magnet
ectoplasm
liner energy
Granivol
Leuphorie
Embrylex
Bekipan
Tylton
to evict
Draby
Stunned
Apitrini
Baudrive
Lucario
Chlorobule
Hexagel
Passerouge
Flambusard
Flingouste
Predasteria
Floramantis
Croquine
Khélocrok
Montracite
Dolman

Obviously, other Pokémon will be on the program, but at the time of writing these lines, these are the only ones that have been seen in the trailers or that have been confirmed.

A soundtrack like no other

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Toby Foxthe creator ofUndertale and of Deltarune has already announced that he will continue to officiate as a composer for Game Freak and this time, he has even a greater workload since he passes from only one music of the post-game of Pokémon Sword et Shield at several themes on these versions.

His work can also be heard in the latest trailer since it is he who will take care of the main theme of exploration, in other words a very big piece for open world games.

When will Pokémon Scarlet & Violet be released?

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As usual, we imagine that no delay will be expected for these Pokémon games, which means that Pokémon Ecarlate & Violet will both be available worldwide on November 18, 2022exclusive to Nintendo Switch.