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Pokemon Legends Arceus is an action-rpg adventure but is not a fully open world game nor an MMO. Read on to learn about the genre of the game and the new gameplay features and mechanics.
List of Contents
Pokemon Legends Arceus takes the series in a new direction, fusing action with RPG elements.
As you explore, you’ll encounter Pokémon in the wild—observe their behavior, then sneak up, aim your Poké Ball, and throw! Your ally Pokémon can also battle Pokémon you hope to catch.
All Gameplay Features and Everything We Know
The player is shown selecting a limited area of the world map to visit.
Though you are able to explore vast areas of the untamed landscape, the map of Pokemon Legends Arceus is not fully open world. Instead it consists of several fully explorable areas that you can travel to from the game's central hub, Jubilife Village. Once you have completed your mission, you will need to return to the village for your next objectives.
As compared to fully open-world games like Breath of the Wild, Pokemon Legends: Arceus has an exploration style closer to the Monster Hunter series, in which players are locked into exploring individual sections of a full world map and return to a central location between expeditions.
Full Hisui Map: All Maps and Locations
When out in the field, base Camps also serve as outposts for your work outside of Jubilife Village. You can stop by one to heal, sleep, craft items, and report your research progress to Professor Laventon.
Pokemon Legends Arceus will not be an MMO game, but it will have some online features. Though no multiplayer features have been confirmed, the game is listed as playable by up to 2 players on the Nintendo website so it is possible that co op features are in store. Players will also be able to trade Pokemon with one another online.
Online Guide: Is Multiplayer or Co-op Available?
Pokemon Legends: Arceus will stay true to its core Pokemon mechanic. You will still need to catch all the Pokemon in the old Sinnoh region to complete your Pokedex.
Unlike its predecessors, this game will allow players to catch some wild Pokemon without actually needing to battle them. If you are able to successfully sneak up on a wild Pokemon, you can simply aim the Pokeball of old, and let it fly!
Alternatively, you can do it the old fashioned way and engage the Pokemon in a battle until you get it in the red before throwing a Poke Ball to catch it.
Pokemon games have traditionally had turn-based combat where Pokemon would take turns in dealing out their attacks. However with the new Agile Style and Strong Style moves, turn order can now change.
Battle Systems Explained: Is Battle Turn-Based?
Previous Pokemon games have the same pattern of collecting Gym Badges or Z-Crystals in order to challenge the main league. In Pokemon Legends: Arceus however, you will need to fulfill different missions and requests given to you by the residents of Jubilife Village and complete the Pokedex of the Hisui region.
Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex
Ride Pokemon has made a comeback in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Players can ride Wyrdeer, Ursaluna, Basculegion, Sneasler, and Hisuian Braviary to travel across Hisui easily.
Will There Be a Sequel?
Updated 4/6/2022
Learn about available information about a sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update
Updated 11/22/2022
Read about the release of the Daybreak and Version 1.1.0 update
Pokemon Day 2022
Updated 11/23/2022
Catch up on Pokemon Day 2022's week-long Event Details
Free Pokemon Giveaways
Updated 2/23/2022
All Pokemon Giveaway Events by Game8!
Release Date
Updated 11/23/2022
Learn more about the release date and release time of Pokemon Legends: Arceus!
Release Time and Countdown
Updated 1/28/2022
Read on for a release countdown and a list of regions in order of release time!
How to Preorder and All Preorder Bonuses
Updated 4/21/2022
Find out how and where to preorder Pokemon Legends: Arceus and all preorder bonuses!
How to Get Mystery Gifts
Updated 11/23/2022
Learn how to unlock and receive Mystery Gifts, list of Mystery Gift codes, and all free gifts in Pokemon Legends Arceus!
Will There Be DLC?
Updated 4/4/2022
Find out possible DLC and content updates that could come in the future!
All Game Editions and Bundles
Updated 12/23/2021
Learn all special editions, versions, price, and bonuses before Pokemon Legends: Arceus' release.
Preload Date and Guide
Updated 1/21/2022
Learn how to preload, preload requirements, and what date preload will be available for the game.
Is Multiplayer or Co-op Available?
Updated 11/23/2022
Find out all online and multiplayer features, such as trading and Pokemon HOME, and if Nintendo Switch Online is required!
How to Get Shaymin Kimono Set
Updated 1/19/2022
Learn how to get the Shaymin Kimono Set with Pokemon Sword and Shield save data!
How to Get Pikachu and Eevee Masks
Updated 1/19/2022
Find out how to get the Pikachu and Eevee Masks with Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee save data!
How to Get Modern Team Galactic Set
Updated 1/19/2022
Learn how to get the Modern Team Galactic Set with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl save data!
How to Get the Garchomp Kimono Set
Updated 1/11/2022
Learn how to get the Amazon exclusive Garchomp Kimono outfit!
All Ancestors of Diamond and Pearl Characters
Updated 2/16/2022
Learn about all ancestors of Diamond and Pearl characters and possible ancestors of characters from other Pokemon games!
Map Size
Updated 3/21/2022
Learn about the game's map size, how large the map is, and how many areas there are in the Hisui region!
Time Period and Region
Updated 1/5/2022
Learn about the time period and region setting of the new Pokemon game.
Who is the Almighty Sinnoh?
Updated 2/16/2022
Find out what we know about the Almighty Sinnoh and theories on whether it's the Legendary Pokemon Arceus, Dialga, or Palkia!
Pokemon HOME Compatibility and Release Date
Updated 5/19/2022
Learn about Pokemon HOME compatibility and how to download Pokemon HOME before support arrives for Pokemon Legends Arceus in 2022!
Can You Battle with Other Players?
Updated 1/28/2022
Learn about online battles, ranked battle, and if you can battle with other players in Pokemon Legends: Arceus!
Will There Be a Demo or Beta Version?
Updated 1/4/2022
Learn about demo and beta version release announcements and the history of mainline Pokemon games demos on the Nintendo Switch!
Will Pokemon Legends Arceus Have Voice Acting?
Updated 3/22/2022
Learn about the likelihood of voice over dialogue and voice actors in the new Pokemon RPG!
Easter Eggs & References
Updated 2/14/2022
Uncover all hidden secrets and things you might have missed in the Hisui region!
Version 1.0.1 Patch Notes
Updated 11/23/2022
Read about the release of Version 1.0.1 and the update patch notes.
All Error Types and How to Fix
Updated 2/23/2022
Find out about all the errors and issues in the game and how to fix them!
Version 1.0.2 Patch Notes
Updated 2/14/2022
Read about the release of Version 1.0.2 and its patch notes!
Are Abilities in the Game?
Updated 2/20/2022
Find out if Pokemon have hidden Abilities!
Are EVs and IVs in the Game?
Updated 2/20/2022
Find out if Pokemon have hidden Abilities!
Known Bugs
Updated 2/21/2022
Check out the latest bugs, glitches, and exploits in the game!
Game Genre: Is It an Open World?
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