Nintendo Pokemon Shield Standard Nintendo Switch
Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. And participate in Max Raid Battles* in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon. The Pokémon™ Sword and Pokémon™ Shield games will launch in the US November 15th, 2019 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ system.
Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter newly discovered and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles.* Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon™ Sword and Pokémon™ Shield games.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Multiplayer mode | Yes |
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 11/15/2019 |
| Developer | GAME FREAK Inc. |
| ESRB rating | RP (Rating Pending) |
| Game series | Pokemon |
| Game genre | Role-Playing Game (RPG) |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Game edition | Standard |
| System requirements | |
|---|---|
| Virtual Reality (VR) headset required | No |
