Pokemon Legends: Arceus - The Story Behind the Old Verses

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In order to make Hisui a more vibrant region, Game Freak has packed the Nintendo Switch’s Pokemon Legends: Arceus with several types of hidden collectibles. While the ability to shiny hunt Pokemon through mass outbreaks has gripped the game’s fan base following its launch earlier this year, the intricate nature of these special trinkets has helped to extend its longevity a great deal too. Beyond the 107 Spiritomb Wisps and the 28 Unown that populate the semi-open world, players can also find a curious series of notes known only as the Old Verses.

In total, 20 Old Verse notes can be found across Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Hisui region. At first glance it might appear as though the mysterious pieces of paper are telling several disjointed stories, unworthy of the time investment needed to uncover them all. However, if players put them in order and examine them as one coherent story, it becomes clear that they hold a much deeper significance. In reality, the Old Verses tell a tale that has massive implications for the Pokemon world in general.

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Before Pokemon Legends: Arceus players can piece together exactly what the Old Verses are all about, they first have to understand how to physically find them within the semi-open world. To do so, a hefty dose of digging needs to be undertaken across the Hisui region. Whilst exploring the Crimson Mirelands, players will eventually be given the ability to do just that through the summonable Noble Ursaluna. Unlike previous installments that featured the Item Finder, Ursaring's new evolution is used to dig up items instead.

In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, it’s often easier to uncover evolutionary items whilst riding Ursaluna, than