Nintendo and GameFreak have finally figured out how to release Pokémon, you guys!
With previous second releases of Pokémon games (such as Emerald, Crystal, Ultra Sun/Moon, etc.), this announcement has given us a breath of fresh air. We now have DLC for Pokémon. No longer will we have to restart our regional adventure to unlock added cosmetics, further story progression, or catch a couple of new legendary Pokémons. More personally, I will no longer feel cheated as I am playing Ultra Sun, or Black 2, all the while thinking back to how this should have been the release that is Sun or Black. This is oh so very exciting news.
In case you’ve missed it, Nintendo recently released a new Pokémon Direct, detailing the plans they’ve envisioned for the franchise in the upcoming year. Arranged to arrive in the form of a paid expansion pass, including both releases, in June of 2020 (Isle of Armor) and Fall of 2020 (Crown Tundra), players will be treated to two brand new areas of the Galar region to explore.
Along with a quick peek of a some added Pokémons, directors of Game Freak dove into the themes and concept designs of these two locales, revealing a sandy, battle focus area (Isle of Armor) and an icy, looks-to-be an upgraded Wild Area of the first one (Crown Tundra). Included in both expansions are additional storylines to partake, multiple new legendaries to capture, fresh challenges to overcome, and best of all, 200+ old and new Pokémon to collect.
2020 is honestly going to be the new “best year in gaming” for game releases.
Below you’ll be able to catch the trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield’s recent Expansion Passes.
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