Action meets RPG as the Pokémon series reaches a new frontier
Get ready for a new kind of grand, Pokémon adventure in Pokémon™ Legends: Arceus, a new game from Game Freak that blends action and exploration with the RPG roots of the Pokémon series.
 
Explore the Hisui region—the Sinnoh of old 
Your adventure takes place in the expansive natural majesty of the Hisui region, where you embark on survey missions from your main base in Jubilife Village.  Mount Coronet rises from the center, surrounded on all sides by areas with distinct environments.  
 
Build the region’s first Pokédex
You are tasked with studying Pokémon to complete the region’s first Pokédex. To do this, you’ll need to catch wild Pokémon by sneaking up and throwing a well-aimed Poké Ball™. You can also toss the Poké Ball containing your ally Pokémon near a wild Pokémon to seamlessly enter battle.  
 
Pick your first partner Pokémon:
Rowlet
The Grass Quill Pokémon from the Alola region.
Cyndaquil  
A Fire Mouse Pokémon from the Johto region.
Oshawott  
The Sea Otter Pokémon from the Unova region.
 
Newly discovered Pokémon
In this era—long before the events of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games—you can discover newly added types of Pokémon. 
 
New regional forms 
Find newly discovered Pokémon like Wyrdeer, an evolution of Stantler, and new regional forms like Hisuian Growlithe, Hisuian Zorua, and Hisuian Zoroark. 
 
Noble Pokémon 
Encounter noble Pokémon, special Pokémon in the Hisui region that have received a mysterious blessing. These nobles are particularly powerful and are revered by the people of the region. 
 
Ride across untamed landscapes 
During your adventure, you’ll receive a Celestica Flute. You can play the flute to summon special Pokémon that will let you ride them. Riding these Pokémon on land, across water, or even through the skies will help you more freely explore the Hisui region. 
 
Arceus 
Uncover the mystery surrounding the Mythical Pokémon known as Arceus 
 
Release date
January 28, 2022
 
No. of players
Single System (1)
Local wireless (2)
Online (2)
 
Genre
Action
Role-Playing
 
Publisher
Nintendo
 
ESRB rating
Everyone
 
Supported play modes
TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
 
Game file size
6.1 GB
 
Supported languages
Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, American English