Famitsu has reported that sales of the Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has exceeded 8.3 million copies in Japan, becoming the best selling game in the Pokémon series. These sales figures are as of November 18, 2024, exactly 2 years after the game’s release on November 18, 2022. Up until now, Pokémon Red and Green was the best-selling game in the country in the history of the series . This is the first time in the series’ 28-year history that this record has been broken.

Pokemon Red and Green was released on February 27, 1996, and is the beginning of the Pocket Monsters series. The game introduced several of the prominent gameplay elements that the series is known for. Since some Pokemon are unique to Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green, respectively, it became popular to trade Pokemon with friends in order to complete the encyclopedia.

Previously, a 4chan leaker, who has correctly leaked information on the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC in the past, had stated that Nintendo is working on a graphics enhancement patch for the games, which will allegedly take advantage of a new Nintendo Switch model that will be released alongside the second DLC. The leaker had claimed to be a programmer at a Pokemon outsourcing company, which is allegedly working on the aforementioned graphics enhancement patch for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. According to them, the patch will come alongside the second DLC. The leaker had also revealed new details regarding the second DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. According to them, the DLC’s focal themes are “Hidden Treasure of Area Zero” and “Hexagon”. According to the leaker, the DLC will add a new “Terrestrial” mechanic, whereby some Pokemon will be able to acquire new terrestrial forms.

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In terms of both resolution and frame rate, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet both fare rather poorly. Technical analysis confirms that the game runs at a resolution of dynamic 1080p in docked mode, dropping as low at 720p but generally hovering around 864p during most gameplay.

Meanwhile, in handheld mode, both games run at a resolution of dynamic 720p, dropping as low at 576p but generally hovering at or near 720p during most gameplay outside of towns. In practice, however, image quality isn’t ideal in either mode, as there is no anti-aliasing and limited post-processing, resulting in noticeable pixel crawl.

In terms of performance, both games target a frame rate of 30 fps in both the docked and portable mode, but constantly dips below it during traversal. Some frame rate dips are accompanied by over 100 ms frametime spikes, which are noticeable during gameplay as intrusive micro-pauses, taking much away from the experience. At worst, both games can run at 20 fps for extended periods while traveling through some towns or during certain cutscenes.

All in all, the game is in a rough technical state, especially in terms of performance. Therefore, at this point, it’s best for fans to wait until at least some of these issues are fixed.

Both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet feature some exclusive Pokemon not found in the other version. In addition, the games have their own unique Pokemon professors, namely Professor Sada and Professor Turo. Professors in Pokemon games play an important role, as they serve as guides and mentors for the player. Those who opt for Pokemon Violet will meet Professor Turo, while players who pick up Pokemon Scarlet will be encounter Professor Sada instead.

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Since their launch, users have been reporting performance issues in both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but, luckily, there’s a simple and easy way to fix them.

How To Fix Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Performance Issues

The biggest issue with both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet comes in the form of frame rate drops, and performance is pretty inconsistent as a result. As it turns out, this appears to be due to a memory leak of some sort that is triggered when players arrive near towns or cities.

All you need to do in order to fix the issue is to restart the game. Doing so should take care of the frame rate drops and provide more stable performance. However, you may need do a restart every time you are near a city or a town, so it’s certainly not ideal. Nevertheless, it’s a workaround until an official fix is available from Nintendo.

Both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet feature some exclusive Pokemon not found in the other version. In addition, the games have their own unique Pokemon professors, namely Professor Sada and Professor Turo. Professors in Pokemon games play an important role, as they serve as guides and mentors for the player. Those who opt for Pokemon Violet will meet Professor Turo, while players who pick up Pokemon Scarlet will be encounter Professor Sada instead.

Besides the aforementioned key difference between Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, there are some other minor changes, such as your base outfit being different depending on the version of the game you’re playing. Your outfit will appear orange in Pokémon Scarlet, and blue in Pokémon Violet. In addition, your trainer’s appearance will also be different across both versions.

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As per Metacritic, the review embargo for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be lifted tomorrow on Thursday, November 17, 2022, a day ahead of the their release exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. Fans can, therefore, look forward to hearing what critics have to say about the game before they grab their copies and begin catching their favorite Pokemon.

Previously, pirated copies of both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ROMs had been leaked on the internet. As a result of the leak, all ninth generation Pokemon have allegedly been confirmed.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are forthcoming RPGs for the Nintendo Switch that were developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in 2022. They are the first entries in the ninth generation of the Pokémon video game franchise, and they will be released on November 18, 2022, as announced in February 2022.

Scarlet and Violet will feature open worlds with metropolitan areas and open wilderness, with no distinction between the two. Three new beginning Pokémon are introduced in the games: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, as well as two new Legendary Pokémon: Koraidon and Miraidon.

In order to take a look at the differences between Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, follow the link here. For starters, both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will feature some exclusive Pokémon not found in the other version. In addition, the games will have their own unique Pokemon professors, namely Professor Sada and Professor Turo.

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are forthcoming RPGs for the Nintendo Switch that were developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in 2022. They are the first entries in the ninth generation of the Pokémon video game franchise, and they are set for release tomorrow on November 18, 2022.

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Those who are interested in avoiding spoilers should proceed with caution, as the leaked copies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have possibly revealed all of the Gen 9 Pokemon featured in the games. Screenshots of Pokemon Scarlet’s titlescreen as well as details regarding its ROM can be seen below.

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As a result of the leak, all ninth generation Pokemon have allegedly been confirmed. As always, we urge our readers to take such leaks with a grain of salt. That said, it does appear to be legitimate, given the evidence supporting the leak as well as the number of people already streaming the games on social platforms. All of the Gen 9 Pokemon featured in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can be seen in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/CentroLeaksALT/status/1590627590317912065

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are forthcoming RPGs for the Nintendo Switch that were developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in 2022. They are the first entries in the ninth generation of the Pokémon video game franchise, and they will be released on November 18, 2022, as announced in February 2022.

Scarlet and Violet will feature open worlds with metropolitan areas and open wilderness, with no distinction between the two. Three new beginning Pokémon are introduced in the games: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, as well as two new Legendary Pokémon: Koraidon and Miraidon.

In order to take a look at the differences between Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, follow the link here. For starters, both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will feature some exclusive Pokémon not found in the other version. In addition, the games will have their own unique Pokemon professors, namely Professor Sada and Professor Turo.

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For starters, both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will feature some exclusive Pokémon not found in the other version. In addition, the games will have their own unique Pokemon professors, namely Professor Sada and Professor Turo, as seen in the image below.

Professors in Pokemon games play an important role, as they serve as guides and mentors for the player. Those who opt for Pokemon Violet will meet Professor Turo, while players who pick up Pokemon Scarlet will be encounter Professor Sada instead.

Besides the aforementioned key difference between Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, there are some other changes, such as your base outfit being different depending on the version of the game you’re playing. Your outfit will appear orange in Pokémon Scarlet, and blue in Pokémon Violet. In addition, your trainer’s appearance will also be different across both versions.

It’s likely that it will be possible to trade Pokemon exclusive to each version with other people playing the other version, so that collectors can complete their Pokedex without having to spend on both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

The second trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet can be seen below.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are forthcoming RPGs for the Nintendo Switch that were developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in 2022. They are the first entries in the ninth generation of the Pokémon video game franchise, and they will be released on November 18, 2022, as announced in February 2022.

Scarlet and Violet will feature open worlds with metropolitan areas and open wilderness, with no distinction between the two. Three new beginning Pokémon are introduced in the games: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, as well as two new Legendary Pokémon: Koraidon and Miraidon.

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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have just announced a brand new generation of Pokémon with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This means players can now pick from a new breed of starter Pokémon.

The official English website has shared more details on the starter Pokémon, their types, characteristics, abilities, and more. You can get the details on them below in addition to the official description revealing this open-world adventure set in a new Generation 9 region.

Starter Pokémon In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Name (English): Sprigatito
Category: Grass Cat Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 1’4″
Weight: 9 lbs.
Ability: Overgrow
The capricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pokémon

Name (English): Fuecoco
Category: Fire Croc Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1’4″
Weight: 21.6 lbs.
Ability: Blaze
The laid-back Fire Croc Pokémon does things at its own pace.

Name (English): Quaxly
Category: Duckling Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1’8″
Weight: 13.4 lbs.
Ability: Torrent
The earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon.

What Is The New Region In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

No details were shared around this region on the official website aside from this description confirming that it is an open-world game. An early theory suggests that this might be situated somewhere in Spain.

The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world.

Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets—all over! You’ll be able to experience the true joy of the Pokémon series—battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them—now in an open-world game that players of any age can enjoy.​

Who Is The Protagonist of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

As one of the main characters, you’ll set off on your adventure. Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?

You can see them in action in the screenshots.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be available in late 2022 for the Nintendo Switch.

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They revealed the game during the recent Pokémon Presents event and confirmed that a brand new Pokémon generation is coming with the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Not much is known about these new games at the moment except that they will continue the legacy of the Pokémon series by bringing a new set of starters and generation of new Pokémon.

You can take a look at the reveal trailer below. This appears to use the same engine that was seen in Pokémon Legends: Arceus which is an open-world game.

There are three starter Pokémon that was shown in the reveal trailer but they were seen in the form of an artwork. Here’s how they look in the game.

The first starter is a green cat. In the middle, we can see what appears to be a dragon-looking creature which is the second starter Pokémon. The last one looks like a duck. There is not much to go on based on these pictures but if we had to guess their type, the cat looks like a furry-grass type Pokémon, while the middle one looks like it could be a fire-dragon type Pokémon. The duck could be a water-type Pokêmon which is self-explanatory.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be out in late 2022 for the Nintendo Switch.

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