#Both Upcoming Sinnoh Pokémon Games Catch New Release Dates

The official Twitter account for the Pokémon franchise revealed the release dates for the three upcoming Sinnoh-based Pokémon games today, the remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, and the hotly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Arceus, as well as the box art for all three games. Also, a new update for Pokémon Home was also revelaed, letting trainers look back on their personal history with the franchise.

Coming up first will be the Sinnoh remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, on November 19, 2021. Here’s what Pokémon had to say about the revisit:

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are faithful remakes of Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version, which were released on the Nintendo DS system in 2006. Whether or not players have explored the Sinnoh region before, they can look forward to this great adventure, reborn on Nintendo Switch. The original story has been faithfully reproduced, and various game functions have been colorfully revitalized. Trainers can expect an adventure through the Sinnoh region that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Next up is the new “action RPG” take on the Pokémon mechanics, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, on January 28, 2020. The following is what Pokémon said about the new game:

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the Pokémon series takes a bold new direction, fusing action with RPG elements. The game takes place in the Sinnoh region of the past, long before the events of Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version. As the game’s protagonist, the player will set out to create and complete the region’s first Pokédex by catching, surveying, and researching the wild Pokémon that live there.​

Full art from the cover:

The new Pokémon Home update gives trainers two new features; the Catch Calendar, where you’ll be able to see when you caught your Pokémon in order, and the ability to look at your Pokémon from any angle.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, will be exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders for all three games up right now on the Nintendo eShop.

Sources: Press Release, Pokémon on Twitter (1, 2)

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Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.