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Pokémon Violet
Switch 2 · Released November 18, 2022 · Developed by Game Freak · Published by Nintendo
★ 74Total 77Single playerMultiplayer
Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)AdventureActionFantasyKidsOpen world
Summary
Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea.
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IGDB Rating
73.66 / 100
126 ratings
Total Rating
76.83 / 100
127 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Kids · Open world
Developer
Game Freak
Also known as
SpainPokémon PúrpuraSpanish title
GermanyPokémon PurpurGerman title
AliasPokemon VioletAlternative spelling
JapanPocket Monsters VioletJapanese title - romanization
Release history (2 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2022 | Nintendo Switch | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2 | — |
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