Many Pokemon fans were shocked and surprised when The Pokemon Company introduced Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the newest entrants in the franchise, last month.
Many fans have voiced doubt about the project, despite the great response to the teaser and starting Pokemon. Not only is the game coming out less than a year after the critically acclaimed Pokemon Legends Arceus, but many are anxious that the formula’s innovations will be lost in favor of a return to more conventional gameplay in Scarlet And Violet.
Scarlet and Violet seem to be taking the franchise forward rather than backward, according to Nintendo. The publisher labeled the new games as a “Evolutionary” step in the series in a tweet marketing them, presumably implying that they may involve drastic alterations to the formula, but it might simply just be alluding to the “open world” notion.
A new evolutionary step in the Pokémon series, in Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet you’ll be able to freely explore a rich open world. A world filled with towns & cities that blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders!#PokemonScarletViolet is arriving in late 2022. pic.twitter.com/xULy0mGV0L
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 7, 2022
However, without any more information or game footage from The Pokemon Company, it’s unclear whether or not these claims are true descriptions of Pokemon Scarlet And Violet.
About Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
Welcome to the open world of Pokémon!
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world.
Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets – all over! You’ll be able to experience the true joy of the Pokémon series – battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them – now in an open world game that players of any age can enjoy.
Meet the First Partner Pokémon
The three Pokémon from which you’ll be able to choose your first partner are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. How will you meet these three, and what sorts of Pokémon are they?
Sprigatito
Type: Grass
Fuecoco
Type: Fire
Quaxly
Type: Water
Introducing the main characters
As one of the main characters, you’ll set off on your adventure. Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?