Overview

• The game released Oct. 16, 2025 on Nintendo Switch platforms with play centered in Lumiose City, which is segmented into 20 Wild Zones for exploration and catches.
• Mystery Gifts are active at launch, headlined by a Ralts holding Gardevoirite available through Feb. 28, 2026, with bonus serial codes for 100 Poké Balls for digital buyers and a Poké Ball set for Mega Dimension DLC preorders.
• Guides conflict on Eevee’s location, with reports of a guaranteed spawn in Wild Zone 19, an early catch in Vert Sector 9, and occasional rooftop appearances requiring respawn attempts.
• Early tips emphasize mechanics the game underexplains, including switching day and night at benches, freely changing remembered moves, and unlocking Roto‑Glide mid‑story to ease traversal.
• Coverage notes post‑game Legendary encounters are present at launch, reported as accessible only after completing the main story.