Look: 5 wild new features in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Legendary This bold new entry is making some major changes to the classic Pokémon formula. by Tomas Franzese Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: Aug. 18, 2021 The Pokémon Company

The Pokemon Company Pokémon games rarely innovate, but Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduces 5 features that could change the series forever.

1. It’s an open world! Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a much more expansive title than previous games in the series, as players will be able to ride, capture, and battle Pokémon across a large world. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in the Hisui region, which will eventually become Sinnoh . Players will explore quaint grasslands, snowy tundras, and Mt. Coronet.

2. You don’t have to battle a Pokémon to capture them In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you must sneak up on Pokémon and throw a Pokéball to capture them. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company Each Pokémon will react to the player in unique ways, and some will even attack on sight.

3. Crafting Players can craft Poké Balls and other items with materials they find in the wild. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company Crafting will be useful when you’re in a pinch and need more Poké Balls or healing items.

4. Action Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus mixes up the classic Pokémon battle formula by introducing an action order. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company You can see which Pokémon will attack next on the right side of the screen. Some faster Pokémon can attack twice in a row!

5. Move Styles Players can choose to use all of their Pokémon’s moves in two different styles: Strong Style and Agile Style. The Pokemon Company

The Pokemon Company Strong Style will increase the power of the move but lower the Pokémon’s action speed so they’ll attack less often.

The Pokemon Company Agile Style will decrease attack power but increase the Pokémon’s action speed so they can attack more frequently.

The Pokemon Company With these 5 changes, Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be the most innovative new Pokémon game since the series began!

The Pokemon Company Now read: Everything we know about Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Look: 5 wild new features in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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