Game Freak confirmed that Pokemon GO will not have any form of connectivity with Pokemon Sword and Shield, the next Pokemon games for Nintendo Switch.
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This was announced during an Eurogamer interview with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori. Pokemon Let’s GO Pikachu/Eevee, the two Pokemon games before Sword and Shield, had connectivity with Pokemon GO in the form of transferring Pokemon.
Pokemon Sword and Shield
A new generation of Pokémon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokémon Trainer and embark on a new journey in the new Galar region! Choose from one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble.
In this all new adventure, you’ll encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade Pokémon while exploring new areas and uncovering an all-new story. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.
