Pokemon ScarletandVioletare set to release on November 18, and many fans are extremely excited to begin exploring the Paldea region. In fact, some players may want to start their time with these games as soon as it is possible to do so, and these fans be interested in learning the exact time that they will unlock. It with that in mind that this guide is being written, and players can find details on the release time forPokemon ScarletandVioletin what follows.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Expected Unlock Time
Standard operating procedure is thatNintendo Switch gamesthat have both a digital and physical release unlock at 9pm PST the night before the release date. SincePokemon ScarletandVioletmatch that description, players should expect to have access to the digital versions of these games at9pm PST on Thursday, November 17. For those players that do not live on the West Coast, here is that expected release time converted for the other time zones in the United States:
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While players wait for these release times to arrive, they may want to confirm that they have some space on theirNintendo Switch consoles. More specifically, fans will need around 7 GB of space to downloadPokemon ScarletorViolet, and another 1 GB will be required for an update that is to be made available on release day.
Fans may also want to spend some time thinking about which of the starters they will select at the beginning of their journeys. Indeed, picking a new starter is always a big decision, and this time around fans will be choosing between Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Notably, thefinal evolutions of thePokemon ScarletandVioletstartershave recently leaked online, and those designs may be of interest to fans that are not adverse to spoilers.
Finally, players may want to do a bit of research on thedifferences betweenPokemon ScarletandVioletin preface of the release time. Indeed, there are several version-exclusive Pokemon in the Paldea region, which may be worth considering when deciding which version of the game to purchase. Additionally, each version has its own professor, academy, and uniform, and while those elements should not have a dramatic impact on gameplay, they will still be important to some fans.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrelease on November 18 for Nintendo Switch.
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