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About This Game

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon trademarks were registered thus leaking the next Pokémon game titles to the public. Pokémon.com confirmed the games would be for the Nintendo 3DS and released in holiday 2016, with a new world, new Pokémon, and new adventures. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon will be the first games in the Pokémon series to allow players to choose from nine languages to play in. In addition to English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, players will now be able to play in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Pokémon Sun Cover Art

,Pokémon Sun, Cover Art
4(19 reviews)

Companies

  • Developer:

    Game Freak

  • Publisher:

    The Pokémon Company, Nintendo

Franchise Info

  • Series:

    Pokémon

  • Collection:

    Pokémon

Release Dates per platform

  • Nintendo 3DS:

    Nov 18, 2016

Age Rating

US & CA
US & CA rating system
EU
EU rating system
JP
JP rating system

Frequently Asked Questions

It brings Z-Moves, the Alolan Regional forms, diagonal movement, full 3D overworld, Island Trials instead of Gyms, Rotom Pokédex features, and the Festival Plaza—refreshing core mechanics and adding depth.
Critics praise the Alola setting’s vibrant visuals and deeper story with Lillie, Hau, Team Skull, Aether Foundation and cultural lore. WIRED called it “Pokemon’s most powerful evolution yet.”
It’s more approachable, but Island Trials and post-game Battle Tree add challenge. It runs ~20 hrs main, ~40 hrs for completionists hunting Alolan forms, rare Pokémon, and Festival Plaza content.
Reviewers note the game can feel linear, overloaded with systems (Battle Royal, Poké Pelago), and that some early pacing/drone tutorials can slow momentum.
Yes—for 3DS owners wanting a fresh core Pokémon experience with strong visuals, engaging story, and post-game depth. Newcomers and fans of Sun & Moon style will enjoy it—skip if you prefer open-world or deeper challenge.

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