Pokémon Presents August 2021: Key Updates on Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Presents Returns August 18th with Major Updates on Nintendo Switch Titles Nintendo Switch players and long-time Pokémon fans have eagerly awaited new information about the next generation of beloved Pokémon games.

The anticipation is set to end soon, as The Pokémon Company has officially announced the next Pokémon Presents presentation, slated for Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 a.m.

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This highly-anticipated livestream will focus on the upcoming releases: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. These three titles mark significant milestones for the iconic franchise.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl serve as faithful remakes of the classic Nintendo DS entries from 2006, developed by ILCA in close collaboration with Game Freak.

These remakes bring players back to the Sinnoh region, offering modernized visuals and quality-of-life improvements exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.

Meanwhile, Pokémon Legends: Arceus represents a bold departure for the series, promising an open-world experience set in an earlier era of Sinnoh, with innovative gameplay elements designed to appeal to veteran Trainers and newcomers alike. The Pokémon Company revealed, 'We invite Trainers to join us on our official YouTube channel for a special Pokémon Presents video presentation,' confirming the broadcast date and time.

Fans can expect a comprehensive look at the new features and enhancements in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as fresh gameplay footage and details about Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Notably, the upcoming Pokémon Presents will run for approximately 28 minutes, according to reports by Serebii.net—a renowned source of Pokémon news and data.

The event is anticipated to deliver substantial information as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company prepare for the global launch of these titles later in 2021 and early 2022. The Nintendo Switch continues to be a cornerstone platform for the Pokémon franchise, with each release generating massive sales and enthusiastic fan support through the Nintendo eShop and retail channels.

Previous Nintendo Direct and Pokémon Direct presentations have proven instrumental in building excitement, and this latest Pokémon Presents aims to keep the anticipation at a peak. Fans are encouraged to set their reminders and tune in live on Wednesday, August 18th, to catch all the latest news straight from The Pokémon Company.

Whether you’re interested in revisiting the storied region of Sinnoh or exploring the ambitious frontier of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this Pokémon Presents is poised to be a landmark event for the Nintendo Switch community.

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