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!

June 1 Second Trailer: Everything We Learned

Is it an MMO Game?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Player Speaking to NPC
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

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Running in Cave with Coalossal

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

DLC Story Epilogue
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How to Start ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk
・Complete Academy Ace Tournament
・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

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Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

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Ruleset: Paradox, Sub-Legendary, and Legendaries are allowed in Regulation G again!

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Dec 31, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025
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Mythical Pokemon Campaign
Nov 22, 2024
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April 30, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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