Pokemon Sword and Shield’s November release date is creeping up fast on Nintendo Switch.
And with the release date looming large, new details are steadily being revealed about the upcoming set of Pokemon games.
This includes a new leak that suggests a major Pokemon-themed crossover is in the works.
According to a new post on Reddit, Pokemon Sword and Shield developer Game Freak will team up with Pokemon Go developer Niantic for a special surprise.
As long-time fans will know, the new set of Pokemon games take place in the Galar region, which is loosely based on the UK.
Based on data discovered within the Pokemon Go game files, Galarian variations of existing Pokemon will appear in Pokemon Go.
This means that at the very least, Pokemon Go fans can expect to encounter Galarian Weezing, Galarian Zigzagoon and Galarian Linoone.
It’s unclear when the crossover will take place, but it’s likely to happen closer to Sword and Shield’s November 15 launch.
The same leak also suggests that Pokemon Go developer Niantic will introduce a new quest called “A Colossal Discovery”.
It’s possible this ties in to Sword and Shield’s new Dynamaxing feature.
It’s possible fans will discover new Galar variants of existing Pokemon during an upcoming live stream taking place on Twitch.
Running for a whole 24 hours from 2pm BST on October 4, Nintendo will broadcast live footage from a camera set up in Glimwood Tangle – “a strange forest located deep within the Galar region”.
“My name’s Sonia, and I’m a Pokemon researcher,” reads a Nintendo post. “Here in Galar, I’m always helping out with research for my gran – Professor Magnolia, that is!
“I’m sending this message because I could really use your help with some research I’m doing.
“Next week, a camera will be set up in a strange forest here in Galar known as Glimwood Tangle, and the camera will begin broadcasting live footage.
“The broadcast will last for 24 hours! If you could take a gander when you have time, that’d be just great. Thanks in advance!”
Pokemon Sword and Shield has a November 15 release date, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
The game contains lots of new features and a new generation of Pokemon, not to mention a brand new location loosely based on the United Kingdom.
One of the headline new features is the aforementioned Dynamaxing, which transforms Pocket Monsters into huge beasts with more powerful special moves.
The Nintendo Switch game will also have more Trainer customisation options, including the ability to change hairstyles and wear makeup.
Players will also be able to set up camps when exploring the Galar region, and can even cook up a selection of curry dishes.
