Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Every Region in Hisui

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Thanks to the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus last week, Nintendo Switch owners are finally getting to grips with the latest installment of Game Freak’s iconic JRPG series. While the core concepts of catching, training, and battling that have made Pokemon a global phenomenon remain present, most of the franchise’s mechanics have been altered in meaningful ways for the latest entry. The end result is a more action-centric experience that feels like a breath of fresh air in almost every department. One of the aspects of the game that’s central to this sensation is the Hisui region itself.

While the landmass that players explore within Pokemon Legends: Arceus often feels like its familiar present-day incarnation, Hisui is not only unique when compared to Sinnoh, it’s also one of a kind in a wider franchise sense too. Built from the ground up to simulate a more open-world experience, Game Freak has packed each of the 7 maps that make up Hisui with distinct Pokemon, landmarks, and quirks. Figuring out why the game’s protagonist has been propelled to the distant past, whilst working towards an audience with Arceus, is often subsequently tied to the process of exploring and understanding the Hisui region.

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After falling through a Space-Time Rift at the start of the game, players eventually make their way to Jubilife Village. Out of all the maps that make up Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Hisui, this charming period-appropriate settlement is the region that they will become the most intimately familiar with. Beyond being the destination that awaits players after every expedition, Jubilife Village is also the home to a number of important buildings. Services like a hairdresser,