It maybe just the end of May, but news is being released ahead of E3. This includes launch dates for upcoming Pokemon titles Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, plus Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Plus Pokemon Legends Arceus Release Dates Announced
The remakes Pokemon Diamond and Pearl known as Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl received release dates today, coming to the Nintendo Switch onNovember 19th 2021.
Nintendo also announced the release date for the upcomingPokémon Legends Arceus, a new spin-off entry in the Pokemon franchise, which will release on the Switch onJanuary 28th 2022.
In case you missed itPokémon Legends Arceuswas announced at the end of April during the 25th anniversary of The Pokemon Company. It’s an open-world title set in a feudal Japan-inspired region called Sinnoh. It looks to take on almost Steampunk style with the interestinglatch-type Pokeballthat was shown.
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Nintendo also revealed the box art for all three games, with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl featuring legendary Pokemon Dialga and Palkia.
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All games are available for pre-order for $59.99. So far pre-order bonuses haven’t been revealed.
Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwill release on the Switch on November 19th 2021.Pokemon Legend Arceuswill release on the Switch on January 28th 2022.
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