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We've got the Pokemon Legends: Arceus countdown ready for the January 28 release date and time, so hype on over and check our list of regions in order of release time, as well as how to play the game early!
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus has released digitally in all regions with a midnight local time release in each area.
Adventure into the new Hisui Region, where you'll get to witness the early beginnings of the relationship between humans and Pokemon, discover new Pokemon, and uncover the stories behind the Pokemon world's most iconic legends!
Get started with some of our fresh content as you hop into the game:
Pokemon Legends Arceus released with a midnight local release, just like previous Pokemon games. This means the game was made available in each region when the clock strikes midnight in that area.
Unlike a worldwide release, in which people around the world will all gain access at the same time, a local time release means that players in eastern time zones are able to play the game earlier.
Keep in mind that changing the region or timezone on your device does not affect the time you can play the game, since it is dependent on the timezone of the eShop where the game was purchased.
Preload Date and Guide: How to Preload
Players with accounts from regions near the top of the following list are able to play the game earlier than those near the bottom.
| Region | Time Zone | Hours Behind |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | UTC+13 | - |
| Australian East Coast | UTC+10 | 3 |
| Japan | UTC+9 | 4 |
| Australian West Coast | UTC+8 | 5 |
| Philippines | UTC+8 | 5 |
| South Africa | UTC+2 | 11 |
| United Kingdom | UTC+0 | 13 |
| Brazil | UTC-3 | 16 |
| US East Coast | UTC-5 | 18 |
| US West Coast | UTC-8 | 21 |
You can now preorder your copy of Pokemon Legends: Arceus! You can preorder by heading to the Nintendo Eshop or from selected retailers, such as Amazon or Best Buy. Some retails will even have unique preorder bonuses only available at their store.
How to Preorder and All Preorder Bonuses
Since most retail stores will only start selling their copies once the actual release date of the game arrives, the only reliable way to play the game early is to purchase a digital copy of the game from a Nintendo Eshop with an earlier timezone.
If you were based in the United States and bought a digital copy of the game through the Australian Nintendo Eshop, you can play your game up to 15 hours earlier than others in your region.
With the exception of Pokemon Gold and Silver, no other Pokemon games has ever had a delayed release date and Arceus too released with no delays!
If by 12:00 AM on the scheduled release date, your preordered digital copy of the game does not start up, wait for few minutes for the game to register and communicate with the servers. You'll get in eventually!
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| Game Title | Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
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| Release Date | January 28, 2022 (Worldwide) |
| Available Platforms | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Open-world RPG |
| Developer | GameFreak |
| Official Site | Pokemon Legends: Arceus Official Site |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus will release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and will not likely be made available on other platforms or consoles. However, with Pokemon HOME support, you can send your Pokemon to your mobile device and transfer them to other Pokemon games.
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Release Date
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Learn more about the release date and release time of Pokemon Legends: Arceus!
Release Time and Countdown
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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!
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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
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How to Get Modern Team Galactic Set
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How to Get the Garchomp Kimono Set
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Learn how to get the Amazon exclusive Garchomp Kimono outfit!
All Ancestors of Diamond and Pearl Characters
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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!
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