Pokémon Legends: Arceus Switch NSP + Update (eShop)

by Nadir · April 24, 2026

About Game

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an action role-playing game made by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. The game is set in the old Hisui region, which is an earlier version of Sinnoh. The story follows a player who travels back in time and explores the world while catching Pokémon. The main goal is to complete the Pokédex by finding and catching all Pokémon.

This game is different from older Pokémon games because it focuses more on exploration and real-time action. It is also a prequel to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The game was announced during the Pokémon 25th Anniversary event and became very popular after release, selling millions of copies and getting good reviews.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Key Features

Open-world exploration
Explore large areas of the Hisui region freely.
Pokédex completion
Catch, observe, and research Pokémon to complete the Pokédex.
Action + RPG gameplay
Mix of real-time actions and traditional turn-based battles.
Real-time catching system
Catch Pokémon directly in the wild without always battling.
Unique Pokémon behaviors
Different Pokémon react in different ways (attack, run, ignore).
Missions and requests
Complete story missions and side tasks for progress.
Hisuian Pokémon forms
Discover new regional variants and exclusive Pokémon.