The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed new information about video games Pokemon Scarlet et Pokemon Purple. Among the novelties are the existence of several plots, new features, as well as the presence of new characters and even more Pokémon from the Paldea region. Pokemon Scarlet et Pokemon Purple will come out on November 18, 2022 on Switch.
In Pokemon Scarlet et Pokemon Purple, players enroll in a school that offers an extracurricular project: the “Treasure Hunt”. Their adventure in the vast expanses of the region of Paldea will be woven of three intrigues:
- The way of the Master : go around the Arenas of the region to try to reach the rank Master.
- A legendary perfume : Search for rare ingredients, named Secret Spices, alongside Pepper, an upper class student.
- Stardust Lens : challenge Team Star, a group of troublemakers who are causing chaos in the school.
These storylines take place in an open world teeming with Pokémon and characters. Each player can choose which path to take and explore this universe as they wish.
” Ahead ! » : a useful feature to explore the Paldea region
In the vast expanses of the Paldea region, it is possible to walk around with one of your Pokémon by your side. When a Pokémon follows its Trainer in this way, he or she can use the “Forward!” function. to send it in the indicated direction. The Pokémon sent in this way picks up objects in the area on its own. It can even trigger auto battles with Pokémon that are near it.
New Pokémon revealed
In addition to the new regional forms present in Pokemon Scarlet et Pokemon Purpledifferent species of Pokémon will appear depending on the version of the game. Carmadura will be present in Pokemon Scarletwhile Malvalame will appear in Pokemon Purple.
Carmadura
Carmadura inherited the armor of an illustrious warrior soul. It is from this armor that he draws the energy of his Psychic-type abilities. The Psy power of this armor also allows it to channel the Fire-type energy that animates it and to trigger attacks.
- Category : Pokemon Fire Warrior
- Type : Fire/Psychic
- Cut : 1,5 m
- Weight : 85,0 kg
- Talent : Torch
Coldly
Malvalame wears old armor steeped in rancor and wields blades steeped in Fire-type and Ghost-type energy. In combat, these blades transform into masterful swords that increase the power of Malvalame. When they strike, these swords cause gashes from which life energy springs.
- Category : Pokémon Fire Swashbuckler
- Type : Fire/Ghost
- Cut : 1,6 m
- Weight : 62,0 kg
- Talent : Torch
Finally, players will be able to come across the last Pokémon revealed, Craparoi, both in Pokemon Scarlet et Pokemon Purple.
Craparoi
Craparoi can turn his bulging eyes in all directions in order to see everything around him and eliminate the slightest blind spot. It posts itself upside down on the cliffs to trap its prey by surprising them from above. However, he cannot remain in this position for very long, because the blood eventually goes to his head.
- Category : Pokemon Ambush
- Type : Roche
- Cut : 1,3 m
- Weight : 79,0 kg
- Talents : Wrath / Shell Armor
An OLED Switch Pokémon Scarlet & Purple Edition in November
On November 4, the new Nintendo Switch console – Pokémon Scarlet & Purple Edition OLED model will be available in stores. Its design evokes the universe of future Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple games. On the front of the dock, rendered in glossy white, are the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon; on the back is an illustration inspired by the iconic Poké Ball.
On the back of the console appear the three starting Pokémon of the game: Poussacha, Chochodile and Coiffeton. The scarlet and purple Joy-Cons feature the Orange Academy and Raisin Academy crests. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple will be released on November 18, exclusively on Nintendo Switch family systems.