Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Game Genre: Is It an Open World?

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) is the first Open-World main-series game for the franchise. Read on to learn about the genre information for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and whether the game will be a massive multiplayer online (MMO) journey.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Game Genre

Confirmed to Be Open World

According to a tweet from the official Pokemon twitter account, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are confirmed to be Open World games.

Additionally and as revealed in the June 1 Trailer, you are now free to explore the region not in an order dictated by the story. This gives players full freedom to explore the region at your own pace!

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Is it an MMO Game?

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For the first time in the Pokemon series, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet lets players connect and play with up to three other players to explore the new region!

However, having four players does not make it massive. So while Pokemon Scarlet and Violet does have multiplayer and online capabilities, it is not an MMO game.

Play with Up to Three Players

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Play with Four Players

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet allows for both local and online connectivity as in previous games. The new Union Circle feature lets players battle and trade with each other.

List of Multiplayer Features

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gameplay

Engage in Classic Pokemon Battles

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As revealed in the June 1 Trailer, classic Pokemon and trainer battles return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Players once again direct their Pokemon to attack or switch out to another party member, use items from the bag, or run away from the battle.

Open World Exploration

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While classic Pokemon battles make a return, it appears that players will encounter Pokemon in the overworld similar to how they did in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

The stealth/action aspect of catching Pokemon like in Pokemon Legends: Arceus is unlikely to return, and Scarlet and Violet is likely to follow in the steps of its predecessor.

It is currently unknown if random encounters will make a return, similar to mainline Pokemon games before Sword and Shield.

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DLC Epilogue

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Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

Tera Raid Events
Pokemon SV - Tyranitar Raid Banner7☆ Unrivaled Tyranitar Raid Event Round 2!
Start Date Apr 04, 2025 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date Apr 06, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC
Other Tera Raid Events
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Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Blissey Raid Banner.png5-Star Blissey Tera Shard Event Featured Pokemon:
Blissey with increased odds to drop Tera Shards and Candies
Duration: 04/04/2025 (12:00 AM) ~ 1/06/2025 (11:59 PM)

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Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Series GRanked Battle Regulation G
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Ruleset: Paradox, Sub-Legendary, and Legendaries are allowed in Regulation G again!

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