Nintendo Direct reveals new features and Pokémon coming to Sword and Shield

More, please!
Image via Nintendo

Nintendo just released a bunch of new information about Pokémon Sword and Shield and we can barely keep up.

Recommended Videos

The direct started with a showcase of some new areas in the game, as well as unknown Pokémon before Nintendo revealed the full customization options coming to the game.

The second feature to be revealed is known as Pokémon Camp, a feature all trainers can use anywhere to play with your Pokémon and improve them in battle. If the Camp is used in the Wild Area you can also visit other players Camps. The third and a bit of a weirder feature is the ability to create different types of Curry.

Lastly, we got two new Pokémon. One of these is Cormorant, a bluebird Pokémon that is a water-type gull that fights with its prey. It has the ability Gulp Missle. The other is the Tea Pokémon Polteageist, which was shown off during the Curry segment. Its a Ghost-type Pokémon with Weak Armor.

Other than that information, though, we got no more new Pokémon to look forward to like some leaks had hinted at. We also found out that you will need to have Nintendo Switch Online to play with friends online, but that was a given considering the way the Nintendo Switch works.


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Should you purify Shadow Groudon in Pokémon Go?
Shadow Groudon Pokemon Go
Read Article Best moveset for Shadow Groudon in Pokémon Go
Groudon in Pokemon Go
Read Article How to find and beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go – March 2024
Giovanni in Pokemon Go
Related Content
Read Article Should you purify Shadow Groudon in Pokémon Go?
Shadow Groudon Pokemon Go
Read Article Best moveset for Shadow Groudon in Pokémon Go
Groudon in Pokemon Go
Read Article How to find and beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go – March 2024
Giovanni in Pokemon Go
Author
Adam Newell
Assigning Editor. In 2015, Adam graduated from the University of Aberystwyth with a bachelor's in Media and Communications. Working in the industry for over ten years. If it has anything to do with Nintendo and Pokémon chances are you will see me talking about it, covering, and likely not sleeping while playing it.