Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield are the first set of games in the eighth generation of the Pokémon series. They released on the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019.[1] This is the first Pokémon game to have DLC,[2] being The Isle Of Armor (released June 17, 2020) and The Crown Tundra (released October 22, 2020).
| Pokemon Sword and Shield | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Game Freak |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
| Release | November 15, 2019 |
Gameplay
Main Article: Gameplay of Pokémon
Gyms return from previous entries and the combat is the same with new Dynamaxing, which makes the Pokémon larger.[source?]
Pokémon Sword And Shield Media
The Galar region was heavily inspired by the United Kingdom, with the main city—Wyndon—being a representation of London (pictured). The in-game city has the Rose of the Rondelands, a building inspired by the Houses of Parliament. The iconic red telephone booths appear in the games. The stadium that hosts the player's battle against Leon is modelled after Wembley Stadium.
Producer Junichi Masuda said the decision to cut some Pokémon from the games was a difficult choice.
References
- ↑ "Pokémon Sword and Shield arrive worldwide on November 15, 2019". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-01-17.[dead link]
- ↑ Tapsell, Chris (2020-06-19). "Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor walkthrough - how to finish the first DLC's story". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
