[Nintendo Switch Snap]
[soft piano music] [environmental sounds]
[friendly call]
[surprised squeal]
[electric roar]
[narrator] -Long ago, humans and Pokémon had not yet learned to coexist.
[music ends]
[euphoric piano synth music] This land, is the Hisui region.
It will come to be known as the Sinnoh region,
and at this time,
the ecology of its wild Pokémon remains unknown.
Therefore, many people still fear Pokémon.
And such people live together in Jubilife Village,
where this story begins.
[music ends]
[serene acoustic music] Your goal, is to research the Pokémon of this region.
As a member of the Galaxy Expedition Team,
an organization dedicated to studying this land,
you will strive to complete the first Pokédex in the region!
Research begins at a base camp, from which you'll embark on excursions.
You can catch wild Pokémon with Poké Balls.
[cheery synth jingle]
[music ends]
[frantic orchestral piano music] Be warned, not every Pokémon is so easy to catch.
[angry growl]
one option is to challenge them to a battle.
Command your Pokémon to weaken the opponent,
and it should be easier to catch.
[relaxed squeal]
Pokémon behaviors vary in the Hisui region.
They may live in groups,
or they may flee upon sensing your presence.
The aggressive sort will attack without hesitation.
Some, are much more powerful than you.
If danger comes your way, run.
It's quite the important research tip. [music ends]
[heroic orchestral music] Back at your basecamp,
you can let your team of Pokémon recover their health.
Professor Laventon, a researcher on the Galaxy Expedition Team,
will provide research support.
Report back to the professor with any, and all research,
and the information will be entered into the Pokédex.
There are various research tasks of note,
including, number caught, and times you've seen it use moves.
As you fulfill these tasks,
such entries will populate.
[music ends]
[cheery jazz music] The central hub for your research,
is Jubilife Village.
It's a great place to prepare for excursions.
Visit the General Store, where you can purchase items with in-game currency.
Or, head to the Craftworks, to craft using the materials you've gathered.
The Pokémon you've caught can be left at Pastures.
The clothier and hairdresser let you customize your clothing,
and, your hairstyle as well!
When you feel like it,
head to the Photography Studio to take pictures with your Pokémon.
[happy calls]
Jubilife Village, is also home to the headquarters of the Galaxy Expedition Team.
Alongside Commander Kamado, and Captain Cyllene,
you will carry out Pokémon research, and survey missions.
In doing so,
you will grow as a team member,
and eventually, explore new areas of the region. [music ends]
[entranced orchestral music] Certain Pokémon with special powers,
will allow you to ride them.
With the aid of your Pokémon,
your research will take you to greater areas of the region.
[music ends]
Eventually,
[bombastic big band synth music] you will come to learn, about Noble Pokémon,
respected by the people of Hisui.
Frenzied by a mysterious power,
these Pokémon will stand up against you.
For just such an occasion, special Balms have been created to calm them.
Dodge powerful attacks,
and create opportunities to challenge it to Pokémon battles.
Quell the Noble Pokémon through various methods.
[music ends]
[adventurous orchestral music]
Vast lands,
[inquisitive croak]
[friendly screech]
and wild threats await you.
[cheery chirps]
[lazy roar]
And what is the Mythical Pokémon, Arceus?
[aggressive screech]
The story of humans and Pokémon begins right here, in the Hisui region.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Available January 28th on the Nintendo Switch system.
Digital pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.