Pokémon Sword

Pokémon Sword

Role-playing (RPG) • Turn-based strategy (TBS) • Adventure
2019

Pokémon Sword is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Turn-based strategy (TBS)/Adventure game releasing on Nintendo Switch. Scheduled to launch on November 15, 2019.

Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.

Release Date: 11/16/2019

Released
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trailer

Story

Unsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Nintendo Switch

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)Adventure

Developer

  • Game Freak

Publisher

  • Nintendo

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third personBird view / Isometric

Part of

  • Pokémon franchise

Ratings & Reviews

82%
Critic Score
11 reviews
72%
User Score
259 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

FantasyOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

creature compendiumcreature collector

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 15, 2019

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Nintendo Switch

November 15, 2019
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokémon Sword