

Game Freak deserves credit for being as transparent as possible with its dedicated fanbase, but also unwavering in its vision. In that same vein, Pokemon Sword & Shield will also include Max Raid battles, where up to four Trainers can work together to take down and capture Dynamax Pokémon just like in Pokémon GO. On a larger scale, Pokémon Sword & Shield will introduce the Dynamax mechanic, which allows Pokémon to become monstrous versions of themselves with extra powerful moves once per battle. For starters, it will include free-roam spaces called Wild Areas, which can contain different Pokémon depending on what weather effects are in play. Earlier in June, Nintendo hosted a Nintendo Direct devoted to the UK-inspired region of Galar. The exclusion of some Pokémon in Pokémon Sword & Shield was far from the only news about the upcoming Nintendo Switch entries. He also mentioned that just because some Pokémon won’t be included this time doesn’t mean that they are gone forever they could still appear in future Pokèmon games. He thanked the passionate fans of Pokémon for making their voices heard and assured them that this was no easy decision for him or Game Freak. Masuda attempted to assuage these fears in a statement made on Pokémon’s website yesterday.

Related: New Pokémon Sword and Shield Details Dropped at E3 2019 Game Freak has yet to comment on which Pokémon will make the cut in Pokémon Sword & Shield, leaving many to worry about whether or not they will have to leave their favorite Pokémon behind. The news came as quite a shock for some fans who have been transferring their favorite Pokémon between generations of games. For the first time, not all Pokémon will be able to be transferred into the latest entry of the mainline series. Despite the outcry from fans, Game Freak does not plan on changing its position.ĭuring the week of E3 2019, Masuda delivered the news that it won’t be possible to "catch 'em all" in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Pokémon Sword & Shield producer Junichi Masuda took to the official Pokémon website to issue a statement regarding the controversy surrounding the upcoming games’ National Pokédex.
