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The beginning of eighth generation of [[Pokémon]] games, to see worldwide release on November 15, 2019.
The beginning of eighth generation of [[Pokémon]] games, released worldwide on November 15, 2019.


So far, it is known that the games take place in the Galar region, based roughly on the United Kingdom (especially Scotland). In terms of design, it is more similar to [[Pokémon X and Y]], leading some to assume that there is a connection between the two games.
So far, it is known that the games take place in the Galar region, based roughly on the United Kingdom (especially Scotland). In terms of design, it is more similar to [[Pokémon X and Y]], leading some to assume that there is a connection between the two games.


More controversially, it was revealed in June 2019 that some Pokémon from older games will not be present in the new games: exactly which ones are not known, however...Until leaks and dataminers discovered which ones. There is also a new feature called 'Dynamax' which enables a given Pokémon to increase greatly in size and power, but only in a certain area, and the previous features of Mega Evolution and Z-Moves are no longer included.
More controversially, it was revealed in June 2019 that some Pokémon from older games will not be present in the new games. A full list of Pokémon that ''were'' removed can be found [https://serebii.net/swordshield/unobtainable.shtml here]. There is also a new feature called 'Dynamax' which enables a given Pokémon to increase greatly in size and power, but only in a certain area, and the previous features of Mega Evolution and Z-Moves are no longer included.


For these reasons, the opinion of fans as of now on the game is mixed.
For these reasons, the opinion of fans as of now on the game is mixed.

In January 2020 the announcement was made that DLC 'Expansion Pass' will be released for the game in two parts: The first is called Isle of Armor and the second is called Crown Tundra, and include new Pokémon, characters and areas. They are not a third version, however.

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* [[Alas, Poor Villain]]: {{spoiler|It's easy to feel sorry for Bede after you defeat him at Stow-on-Side; sure, vandalizing a historical monument wasn't the best idea he had, but seeing Chairman Rose disown him, retract his endorsement, and disqualify him from the League, ''all in public'' seemed a little harsh. It gets even worse a few seconds later when Sophia tells you Bede's past, how he was an orphan whose literally owes Rose his life. To make it worse, the whole ''reason'' he destroys the mural is to please Rose by finding Wishing Stars.}}
* [[Alas, Poor Villain]]: {{spoiler|It's easy to feel sorry for Bede after you defeat him at Stow-on-Side; sure, vandalizing a historical monument wasn't the best idea he had, but seeing Chairman Rose disown him, retract his endorsement, and disqualify him from the League, ''all in public'' seemed a little harsh. It gets even worse a few seconds later when Sophia tells you Bede's past, how he was an orphan whose literally owes Rose his life. To make it worse, the whole ''reason'' he destroys the mural is to please Rose by finding Wishing Stars.}}
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[[Category:Video Games of the 2010s]]
[[Category:Video Games of the 2010s]]
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