Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Image via The Pokémon Company
Category:
Pokemon
Guides

What is the Pokémon Legends: Arceus release date?

While honoring the past Pokémon games, Legends: Arceus is a giant step forward for the franchise.
Image of Sierra Windham
Sierra Windham
|

Published: May 26, 2021 07:11 am

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an exciting step forward in the Pokémon franchise, offering expansive features like open-world exploration akin to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, as well as a new action role-playing angle that ties into its already-familiar mechanics. How soon can you claim the next entry in the Pokémon series?

Recommended Videos

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Release Date

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is scheduled to be released January 28, 2022 on Nintendo Switch (only). This game is available for preorder now in both physical and digital forms.

What is Pokémon Legends: Arceus About?

Screenshot via The Pokémon Company

The game takes place in a "long-gone era" of the Sinnoh region, and though the name is familiar, the setting is not—you'll need to traverse harsh environments and rugged landscapes to track down wild Pokémon in order to complete the region's first ever Pokédex. You won't even need to enter battle to catch Pokémon! After observing your target's behavior, you can aim your (archaic) Pokéball and try to snatch them up immediately, or even let your own Pokémon get the drop on them!

Pokémon Legends: Arceus's developing team, Game Freak, has described this game as honoring "past Pokémon games' core gameplay while infusing new action and RPG elements." Legends: Arceus is also the first entry in the main Pokémon series that features starter Pokémon from three different generations of games (Rowlet, Cyndaquil, or Oshawott will be accompanying you on your journey).

Excited about all the latest Pokémon news? Be sure to check out our article for the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl release date.

Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
We have upgraded our commenting platform! Existing comments will be imported over the next few weeks.
related content
Author
Image of Sierra Windham
Sierra Windham
Hey there! I'm Sierra, and I'm probably crying over a fictional character while you're reading this. JRPGs and farming simulators like Rune Factory are my weaknesses. Tweet me at @windhamwriting with your favorite Persona game!
twitter