Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an open-world action RPG that is about to be released by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is part of the eighth generation of the Pokemon series and a prequel to Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a new role-playing product in the Pokemon universe
The game is set in the land of Sinnoh, long before the events of Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl take place. In this era, the Sinnoh region is full of Pokémon that live in harsh environments. The player’s goal is to create Sinnoh’s first Pokédex and uncover its secrets. At the start of your adventure, you can choose Rowlet, Cyndaquil or Oshawott as your companion. Along the way, a mystery surrounding the mythical Pokemon Arceus will begin to unfold.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus combines the original action, adventure and RPG gameplay of the Pokémon series. In the game, you will embark on survey missions in the ancient region of Hisui. Explore natural areas, learn the behavior of Pokémon species that use Poké Balls to capture them. You can also toss Poké Balls containing your ally Pokemon near wild Pokémon for exciting, win-win battles to capture them.
Arceus combines the original action, adventure and RPG gameplay of the Pokémon series
As expected, Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be released on January 28 here on the Nintendo Switch.