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title: "Pokemon Sword and Shield launches worldwide 15th November"
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description: "The Pokemon Company gave everyone an extensive look at the next mainline Pokemon title for Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Shield."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2019-06-10 14:42:31"
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Pokemon Sword and Shield launches worldwide 15th November | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Pokemon Sword and Shield launches worldwide 15th November](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-sword-and-shield-launches-worldwide-15th-november.jpeg "Pokemon Sword and Shield launches worldwide 15th November")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/pokemon-sword-and-shield-launches-worldwide-15th-november.jpeg)The Pokemon Company gave everyone an extensive look at the next mainline Pokemon title for Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Shield.

> Everything you thought you knew about the world of Pokémon is about to change…in a big way.
>
> Here’s the latest on the exciting new adventure that awaits in [\#PokemonSwordShield](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PokemonSwordShield?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)!
>
> ⚔️🛡️ <https://t.co/XXfjpmBbIG> [pic.twitter.com/SlHLLgvADq](https://t.co/SlHLLgvADq)
>
> — Pokémon (@Pokemon) [June 5, 2019](https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1136260763323052032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The game, which features towns and is set in an open world, will have a worldwide launch on 15th November.

## [](#about-pokemon-sword-and-shield)About Pokemon Sword and Shield

Get ready to discover Galar, an expansive region with diverse environments, from a peaceful countryside and contemporary cities to a thick forest and snow-covered mountains. The people and Pokémon who live here work together closely to develop the industries within it.

Throughout your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to visit various Gyms in your quest to become Champion! You won’t be alone though, as Galar is home to newly discovered Pokémon that you can choose to be your very first partner!

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