Detective Pikachu Returns release date, gameplay and news

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Detective Pikachu Returns

is official, and it's likely coming out a lot sooner than you expected. To be honest, none of us really considered a Detective Pikachu sequel to be a sure thing, so it's a great surprise to see the return of everyone's favorite coffee-drinking detective.

From what we've seen so far, Detective Pikachu Returns is an upcoming game that looks set to pick up from where the 2016 3DS game left off. Detective Pikachu is still searching for Harry and this time he's teaming up with Tim Goodman and his family to search for more clues. There are new Pokémon to make friends with as you explore Ryme City and some that will even assist you with your cases.

Here's everything that we know about Detective Pikachu Returns so far, including a look at the latest news and trailers, gameplay, and story details. As we inch closer to launch day, Nintendo is likely to reveal more about the game. When it does, this page will be updated.

The Detective Pikachu Returns release date is October 6, 2023.

This puts it a couple of weeks before the final big Nintendo game of the year: Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It'll be a great way to round out the year for the Nintendo Switch console, which is likely to be nearing the end of its lifecycle.

In terms of platforms, it's likely no surprise to hear that Detective Pikachu Returns will only be released for Nintendo Switch. The original game was developed for the Nintendo 3DS and has yet to receive a port. Here's hoping Nintendo gives fans an easier way to play it in the future.

There have only been two official trailers released for Detective Pikachu Returns so far. The first aired during a Nintendo Direct event, and gave an overview of Ryme City, and Detective Pikachu's continued efforts