Will additional Hisuian forms be added in a Pokémon Legends Arceus DLC?

According to a well-known leaker (@Riddler_Khu on Twitter), Pokémon Legends: Arceus could be in store for DLC very soon. While the accuracy of this leak cannot be verified by ProGameGuides, Riddler_Khu has given reliable information in the past regarding the Pokémon franchise, most recently revealing details about Pokémon Legends: Arceus' crafting mechanics before the game's release.

There are a number of things that Nintendo could have planned for a Pokémon Legends: Arceus DLC, with the most obvious option being more Hisuian forms of popular Pokémon. While there wasn't much information given in the original tweet, the reliability of this leaker caught the eye of many fans and makes these claims all the more likely.

What could be in a Pokémon Legends: Arceus DLC?

The tweet, posted on Riddler_Khu's private Twitter page, contained an image of two characters introduced in previous Pokémon titles. Looker and Palmer, characters originally from the Sinnoh region's debut in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, were shown standing beside each other in a cropped image. This could hint at a number of things being included in the potential DLC. Palmer plays a prominent role in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as the leader of the Battle Tower. The potential inclusion of a Battle Tower in the distant past's Hisui region is possible.

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Nintendo could also take this opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Pokémon Sword and Shield and add some new Pokémon to the Hisui region's DLC. Including new Hisuian forms of popular Pokémon would be a surefire way to sell a game's DLC.

When could the DLC arrive?

According to Riddler_Khu's tweet, the DLC could arrive as early as April, just a few months after Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This could be an attempt to capitalize on the success of the game, keeping fans interested soon after release. While we don't have any verified information on the potential Pokémon Legends: Arceus DLC, Riddler_Khu has Nintendo would likely make an official announcement soon if the DLC was planned for an April release.

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