Detective Pikachu Returns release date: When is the new Pokémon game coming?
Everyone’s favourite electric detective is almost here after being told he would be coming many moons ago, and now we finally have a confirmed Detective Pickachu Returns release date.
We’re not going to count exactly how many moons that is — but it was four years ago, with one of them being a leap year.
As a direct sequel to 2019’s original Detective Pikachu on the 3DS, we were beginning to wonder when we might finally get to return and solve some mysteries with our favourite coffee-loving, bolt-shocking detective — and fortunately for us we don’t have too long to wait!
We got a glimpse of what’s to come during the 21st June Nintendo Direct and it’s looking like a true buddy-cop romp that is bound to offer many laughs and gaffs.
Read on to find out everything to need to know about the Detective Pikachu Returns release date, pre-order, gameplay and story details, and to see a new trailer.
Detective Pikachu Returns will release on 6th October 2023. There are plenty of upcoming releases to look forward to in the near future if you can’t wait until then.
Also releasing in autumn is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask, so when the leaves start changing we’re going to have plenty of Pokémon to look forward to.
It would be great to see the original Detective Pikachu for the 3DS make an appearance on the Switch to bring it to a wider audience, and if such a thing does come to pass, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Detective Pikachu Returns can be pre-ordered for £39.99 from the Nintendo eShop. If we find any better deals out there, we’ll be sure to let you know — so check in with us to hopefully save some pennies.
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