Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be released on Friday, January 28, 2022. It is currently available for preorder.[4]
[1] It’s not possible to cook along with other Trainers in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. Instead, Trainers can now put up to four Berries in the pot, making it possible to cook high-quality Poffins without the aid of others.
[2] A gift of a Manaphy Egg will be given as a perk for early purchase of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl. Players can receive it by choosing Get via Internet from the Mystery Gift function in-game up until Monday, February 21, 2022. By putting the Egg into your party and carrying it around on your adventure through the Sinnoh region, you’ll be able to hatch it and have Manaphy join your team. It takes approximately two hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift function. An internet connection is required to receive the Manaphy Egg. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is NOT required to receive the Manaphy Egg.
If you download Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl from Nintendo eShop by Monday, February 21, 2022, you’ll receive a code that can be redeemed for 12 Quick Balls. The code will be available from Friday, November 19, 2021, until Monday, February 21, 2022. The code will be valid through Monday, February 28, 2022.
A Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl Double Pack will be released, containing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl as a set. Codes that can be redeemed for 100 Poké Balls in-game will be given gifts with the purchase of this product.
[3] Link Battles with other players are not available in this game. Trading Pokémon with other players will require the use of the Nintendo Switch system’s communication features. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to use certain features.
[4] Players who preorder can receive a Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set by choosing Get via Internet in the Mystery Gifts feature in their game until May 9, 2022. An internet connection is required to claim this gift. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to claim this gift. It takes approximately two hours of play time before the Mystery Gifts feature is unlocked.