Pokémon Legends: Arceus Leaked Copies Are Already Available

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With only a few weeks left until its official launch date, Pokémon Legends: Arceus copies have started to appear in posts on social media, leaking content. While leaks can give fans a more in-depth look at gameplay not revealed in official trailers, they also have a tendency to spoil big surprises original meant for release day. Because of this, those wanting Pokémon Legends: Arceus to be a surprise may want to silence social media following the games, or focus only on official websites until January 28, 2022, when the game will officially be available for everyone.

While any new Pokémon game's development is followed closely by fans of the series, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has had particular scrutiny due to trailers showcasing major changes to the Pokémon game formula. Instead of journeying through a linear map with predetermined routes, players will explore vast open-world-inspired areas filled with Pokémon spawning in the overworld. It also appears Gym Leaders have been replaced with Lord and Lady Pokémon encounters, offering a very different gameplay experience compared to other titles in the series.

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However, according to Dexerto, copies of Pokémon Legends: Arceus are making their way into player hands sooner than anticipated, leaking gameplay and screenshots across social media that could potentially contain big spoilers. In posts shared by PoryLeeks on Twitter, players can see screenshots of the new Hisuian Professor speaking to the player character as he introduces the confirmed starters for the game. The images, which have been taken as the game plays on a Nintendo Switch console, appear to be authentic, giving further visuals of the Hisui