Nintendo Switch: Pokémon Sword

Description

Begin a “sharp” new adventure in the Galar region with Nintendo Switch: Pokémon Sword. This eighth-generation entry brings the beloved creature-collecting RPG to the big screen with a sprawling, United Kingdom-inspired landscape filled with contemporary cities, idyllic countrysides, and snow-capped mountains. As a young trainer, you’ll embark on the Gym Challenge, competing in massive, football-style stadiums to become the next Champion. Pokémon Sword introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax phenomena, allowing your Pokémon to grow to gargantuan sizes and unleash devastating G-Max moves. Whether you are exploring the free-camera Wild Area to catch roaming Pokémon or teaming up with three friends in Max Raid Battles, this journey offers a grand-scale experience that blends classic mechanics with modern innovations.

• Explore the Wild Area—Discover a vast expanse of untamed land where you can freely control the camera. Pokémon roam in the overworld, and the species you encounter change dynamically based on the time of day and ever-shifting weather conditions.

• The Power of Dynamax—Harness the energy of Galar to make your Pokémon grow to an enormous size for three turns during battle. For certain special Pokémon, Gigantamaxing not only increases their size but also changes their appearance and unlocks exclusive, high-power G-Max Moves.

• New Partner Pokémon—Choose from three brand-new starters: Grookey (Grass), Scorbunny (Fire), or Sobble (Water), and encounter unique Galarian forms of fan-favorite Pokémon like Farfetch’d and Meowth.

• Cooperative Max Raid Battles—Team up with up to three other players locally or online to take on exceptionally powerful Dynamax Pokémon in underground Dens. If you emerge victorious, you’ll have a chance to catch the rare Pokémon and earn valuable rewards.

• Pokémon Camp & Curry Dex—Take a break from the Gym Challenge to set up a camp. Play with your Pokémon to increase their affection and cook over 100 different types of curry using ingredients found across Galar to heal your team and earn experience boosts.

• The Mystery of Zacian—Unravel the ancient legends of the Galar region and encounter the mascot Legendary Pokémon, Zacian, a majestic warrior that carries a shining blade in its mouth capable of cutting through any foe.