Pokémon Legends: "Restored" video of the Arceus game reveals Hisuian Zorua, Zoroark
Pokémon Legends: Arceus will launch worldwide for Switch on January 28th.
The game will take place in the Hisui region, the past version of the Sinnoh region of the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl games. Players join the Galaxy Expedition Team's Survey Corps in Jubilife Village to embark on investigative journeys and research Pokémon. Players can ride Pokémon and craft items. They are vulnerable to attacks from Pokémon while on the field. The game will also include photography and coach customization.
The game will add the new Pokémon Wyrdeer, an evolution of Stantler, Basculegion, an evolution of Basculin and Kleavor, an evolution of Scyther. The game will also introduce the Hisuian forms of Braviary and Growlithe.
Pokémon can be caught by throwing Pokéballs. However, some Pokémon will flee or try to attack. Pokémon Battles will feature an action order combat system, in which the order in which a Pokémon attacks will depend on its Speed stat and its moves. Pokémon can use moves in two different styles: strong style, which favors power over speed, and agile style, which prioritizes fast turns over strength.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus will feature a more open 3D style reminiscent of the wilderness in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. The story will also involve the mythical Pokémon Arceus. Starter Pokémon include Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawatt. The cover (pictured right) depicts Mount Coronet and the ancient Sinnoh region.
