Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet were announced during Pokemon Day, and pre-order information for the two games is starting to become available. In our latest guide, we’ll be rounding up all of the reservation news from major retailers as well as any bonuses that are announced in the months to come.
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Scarlet, developed by Game Freak, ring in the franchise’s ninth generation. The Pokemon Company has indicated that this will be an open world experience “where various towns with no borders blend seamlessly into the wilderness.” The starters are the grass cat Sprigatito, fire croc Fuecoco, and duckling Quaxly. There’s much to be learned still, but we’re fairly far off from launch.
Amazon
Amazon is one of the first retailers out of the gate here. You can pre-order Pokemon Scarlet from the retailer here and Pokemon Violet here.
Best Buy
Best Buy now has pre-orders available for the Scarlet version here and Violet version here.
GameStop
Pokemon Scarlet is up for pre-order on GameStop here while Pokemon Violet is available here.
Pre-order bonuses
At least for now, there’s no word on pre-order bonuses for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. However, we very much believe that news in that department will be shared in a few months. Pokemon games always have pre-order bonuses tied to them – see the GameStop one for Pokemon Legends: Arceus here and the Target goodie here for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl as just a couple of examples.
Double Pack
A Double Pack has been revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet with both games packaged together. In Europe, a steelbook will be included whereas that does not appear to be the case in North America.
Amazon France is currently taking pre-orders for the European version with the steelbook here, and copies ship to the United States.
Differences between Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
If past Pokemon games are anything to go by, a small amount of creatures will be exclusive in each version of these games. Additionally, it’s been confirmed that players will have a different outfit depending on which game they are playing.
It has also since been confirmed that for the first time, one of two different professors will appear depending on which version players choose. With Pokemon Scarlet, Professor Sada will be showing up. Pokemon Violet features Professor Turo.
Release date
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are both planned for release on November 18, 2022. Expect our pre-order guide to be continually updated leading up to launch.
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