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Pokemon Reveals New Game Experiences, Entertainment and Products for 2023
Today, on Pokemon Day, the long-awaited and fan-celebrated date commemorating the release of the first Pokemon video games on February 27, 1996, a new video presentation of Pokemon Presents.
During this presentation, The Pokemon Company announced the new projects it has prepared for this 2023. Among the main announcements of this popular franchise include the launch of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zerothe new downloadable content for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet; a new Netflix series with animations of stop motiontitled pokemon concierge; Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic, a premium Pokemon TCG set; new details about the highly anticipated Pokemon Sleep and the launch of the Pokemon GO Plus + device, in addition to numerous events that will take place in different games.
In addition, in honor of its fans around the world, The Pokemon Company International presented this Pokemon Day an emotional interactive mosaic in the form of a Pokéball. The mosaic is made up of photos and videos submitted by fans showing their passion for Pokemon and is part of a brand campaEsports Extrasto invite them to celebrate Pokemon together.
“Pokemon Day is the most exciting day of the year for Trainers, and we feel very lucky to be able to celebrate Pokemon together by announcing the next projects in this ever-evolving franchise,” said Kenji Okubo, President of The Pokemon Company International. . “In this 2023 we want to invite our fans to celebrate Pokemon together, and all these new projects of the brand are nothing more than a reflection of the constant expansion of the Pokemon universe and of the different ways in which we continue to make people of all ages connect and enjoy anywhere in the world”.
Next, we review all the details about the different announcements of this Pokemon Presents.
NEW PRODUCTS AND GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero: downloadable content for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violetthe new games for Nintendo Switch family consoles, exceeded 10 million units sold worldwide in the first three days after its global launch on November 18, 2022, a sales record that had not been achieved by any other game for a Nintendo console in a similar period of time. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will allow fans to continue discovering the world of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet with two different adventures: Part I: The Teal Maskwhich is scheduled to launch in the third quarter of 2023, and Part II: The Indigo Diskwhich will be available later. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero It is already available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop. All information about The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero it’s found here.
pokemon concierge
Expanding on its already extensive offering of entertainment products, The Pokemon Company, in collaboration with Netflix, announced details of a series titled pokemon conciergea new story that will expand the Pokemon universe and that uses animations of stop motion most innovative. Developed together with dwarf studios, pokemon concierge It will be set in a Pokemon hotel complex and will tell the story of its concierge, Haru, and all the Pokemon that will stay there. Fans can enjoy the first images of this new series with the trailer, which was also shown at today’s presentation. For more information on pokemon conciergevisit the section Netflix Newsroom.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic
A collaboration between The Pokemon Company, Creatures Inc., and desEsports Extrasfirm nendo, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic is a premium Pokemon TCG set designed to last a lifetime. This set contains everything Pokemon TCG players need, including preconstructed decks and accessories that feature a unique and practical desEsports Extrasthat will help create a unique gaming experience. All information about Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic can be found here.
Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO Plus +
Pokemon SleepFirst announced in May 2019, it seeks to provide a fun and enriching experience for players by making the time they spend sleeping and when they wake up in the morning impact their gameplay. Today it was announced that the launch of Pokemon Sleep, available for iOS and Android devices, is planned for the middle of this year. Players will join Professor Neroli and Snorlax to conduct research on sleep types and how Pokemon sleep.
Pokemon GO Plus + uses Bluetooth low energy technology to connect with Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO. In Pokemon GO, the Pokemon GO Plus + device will allow players to launch Pokéballs automatically. The players of Pokemon Sleep You can use this accessory to keep track of your sleep cycles on your cell phone. Pokemon GO Plus + will be available on July 14, 2023
All information about Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO Plus + can be found here.
EVENTS IN THE GAMES
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
From Monday, February 27, to Sunday, March 12, 2023, a new teraid event will take place in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Trainers will be able to take on two new Paradox Pokemon: Water Ripple, appearing in Pokemon Scarlet and Ferverdor, in Pokemon Violet. All the information about these new Pokemon and the teraid event is available here.
Pokemon GO
As of 00:70 PST on Monday, February 27, 2023, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be able to connect with Pokemon GO. Trainers will be able to enjoy new features in both games after connecting them, including new ways to interact with Vivillon and Gimmighoul Forma Andante. All the details of this update can be found here.
Pokemon UNITE
In celebration of Pokemon Day, the Legendary Pokemon Zacian will join the fray in Pokemon UNITE. Starting at 8:00 p.m. PST on Sunday, February 26, to 3:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, March 26, players will be able to collect dice by logging in (as well as by other methods) to use to advance tiles on the board. Completing the quests on each tile will earn you Adventure Coins, which you will then have the opportunity to exchange for Zacian’s Unite License. With the code POKEMONDAY, which commemorates Pokemon Day, you can get a Zacian Gold Booster Medal as a gift. All information about this event can be found here.
pokemon cafe remix
Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly have just arrived from the Paldea region to join pokemon cafe remix. Players will be able to choose one of the three to join their squad if they participate in an ongoing event. Also available is the Paldea Mixed Plate, a new recipe inspired by Paldea’s Pokemon. The event “Welcome, paldeanos!” will take place from Monday, February 27, to Friday, March 17, 2023. All information about this event can be found here.
Pokemon Masters EX
Trainers can celebrate Pokemon Day and the three and a half years of Pokemon Masters EX with special starting bonuses and new master sync pairs. Those who log in today will receive 3,000 jewels as a gift. In addition, over the next few weeks, players will also be able to get other special bonuses by logging in, such as a Champion Draft Ticket 5★ and Draft Ticket ×10.
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Pokemon World Championships 2023
The 2023 Pokemon World Championships will be held, for the first time, in Japan, at the PACIFICO Yokohama hotel. Today, The Pokemon Company International announced the dates of the competition, which will take place from August 11 to 13, and revealed its main design, which can be seen in the facilities and touch points of this massive event. Participants will compete for the title of world champions in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violetin the Pokemon Trading Card Game, in Pokemon GO and Pokemon UNITE.
