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Nintendo's newest Pokemon adventure is mere days away and the hype on the internet is palpable. Pokemon Legends: Arceus offers a fresh, new experience for fans as it sees players traversing the ancient Hisui region, that's Sinnoh to us modern-day folk.
Leaks about the game are already rife online, but for anyone patiently waiting for the game's official release to dive into all the new details and exciting new 'mon, you might be wondering when exactly you can get hands-on with Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
What Time Can You Play Pokemon Legends: Arceus At Launch?
Pokemon Legends: Arceus launches at 0:00 on January 28, 2022 — that's midnight for your local timezone.
This means players all over the world will be setting out on their Hisuian adventures at different times depending on their local timezones.
Will There Be Any Mystery Gifts Available At Launch?
There are a couple of cool items you can get at launch via the Mystery gift option — the Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set and Baneful Fox Mask.
You can get these items by choosing the 'Get via internet' option in the 'Mystery Gift' menu. These items will only be available for owners of the game until May 9, 2022, at 4:59pm PDT.
Are There Any Pre-order Bonuses?
There is a range of different physical preorder bonuses available from different retailers, depending on your region and availability, but for players who preorder via the Nintendo eShop, you will receive a code for 30 Heavy Balls to use in-game.
What Pokemon Are In Legends: Arceus?
How Many Pokemon Are In The Game?
So far, over 180 Pokemon have been confirmed to be in the game. That's plenty to keep you busy for the foreseeable.
Are There New Pokemon In The Game?
Yes! There are brand-new Pokemon, new evolutionary forms, new forms, and regional Hisuian forms to look forward as well.
Can I Get Anything For Having Save Files Of Previous Games?
If you have save files for certain titles on your Nintendo Switch console, you will be able to snag the following goodies:
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Pokemon Shining Pearl
- Modern Team Galactic outfits
- A chance to add Darkrai to your team
Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield
- Shaymin Kinomo Set
- A chance to add the Mythical Pokemon Shaymin (Land Forme) to your team
Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
- Pikachu and Eevee Masks