Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Officially Revealed

by Alex Fuller · Published February 27, 2019 · Updated February 27, 2019

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company posted a mini Nintendo Direct presentation where the latest generation of Pokémon titles was unveiled. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will both be released worldwide exclusively on Nintendo Switch in late 2019.

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield take place in the brand new region of Galar, which includes grassy countryside, modern cities, plains, and snow-topped mountains. The game’s new starter Pokémon were also revealed: the Grass-type Grookey, the Fire-type Scorbunny, and the Water-type Sobble.

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Tags: Game FreakNintendoPokémonPokémon Sword / ShieldSwitchThe Pokémon Company

Alex Fuller

Alex joined RPGamer in 2011 as a Previewer before moving onto Reviews, News Director, and Managing Editor. Became Acting Editor-in-Chief in 2018.

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