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Detective Pikachu is back in Detective Pikachu Returns. The sequel to the original title was featured in the highly anticipated Nintendo Direct that aired June 21, revealing details about its release at long last. The new addition to the adventure series follows our favorite coffee-loving Detective Pikachu and his partner, Tim Goodman, through a slew of all-new mysteries to solve. With help from the people and Pokémon of Ryme City, the duo is prepared to crack any case. But when can we expect Detective Pikachu Returns?
The official release date for the long-awaited sequel was confirmed in the game’s trailer during the recent Nintendo Direct. We can expect to see a lot more from Detective Pikachu and his partner in October of this year. Let’s get into the details about the release of Detective Pikachu Returns and the game’s story.
- Discover the origin of the great Detective Pikachu!
- Crack the case in this new detective adventure game by interacting with a unique, fully-voiced Pikachu!
- As Tim Goodman, you’ll partner with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City.
- Together you must investigate, take notes, and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries!
- Tim is searching for his missing father in Ryme City, but instead encounters a witty, tough-talking Pikachu!
- Along the way, experience over 150 fun-filled animated cutscenes starring this unique Pikachu, providing helpful hints or talking up a storm.
When is Detective Pikachu Returns Coming Out?
Detective Pikachu Returns is set to arrive on October 6, 2023, as confirmed in this month’s Nintendo Direct. Long-time fans have eagerly anticipated information regarding the sequel to the original game, which launched back in 2018. To the surprise of many viewers, we finally received our first look at Detective Pikachu Returns and its release date alongside more extensive clips from The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet this week. While unexpected, franchise fans were excited to receive so much Pokémon news in one fell swoop.
What is Detective Pikachu Returns About?
Based on the beloved main character of the highly successful film, Detective Pikachu Returns will follow the wise-cracking Detective Pikachu and his partner, Tim Goodman, on a series of brand-new adventures — and mysteries. With the help of the good people and Pokémon who live together in Ryme City, the dynamic duo will solve several cases which only help to strengthen the bond between Pokémon and their partners. There will be no shortage of disguises, jokes, and coffee as Detective Pikachu and Tim embark on an exciting new journey.
The trailer for the highly anticipated sequel features a handful of familiar Pokémon, many of which are fan-favorites. As Pikachu and Tim do their part to help the residents of Ryme City, Pokémon like Whimsicott, Mimikyu, Growlithe, and Politoed will lend a helping hand to get the job done.
Following the Nintendo Direct that aired on Wednesday, you can now pre-order Detective Pikachu Returns through Nintendo and other major retailers. Unravel a new set of mysteries when the title drops this October.
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