Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
2022 · Switch
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet — version exclusives and one Legendary differ, but the story is the same.
MainlineGen 9 (Paldea)
What it is
The 2022 open-world Switch games set in the Spain-inspired Paldea region, where you roam freely across three storylines and take on giant Titan Pokémon in the wild.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch | 2022 | Double Pack | — |
| Switch | 2022 | Scarlet | — |
| Switch | 2022 | Violet | — |
| Switch | 2023 | DLC physical bundle | — |
| Switch | 2023 | The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | Digital · DLC |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #1
The most modern Pokémon game — fully open-world, set in a vibrant Spain-inspired region, and the easiest place to begin on Switch today.
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