The Teal Masks for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is out now, as the primary DLC for this era of Pokémon. It may need been some time because you final ventured into Paldea, so Nintendo has launched a story recap to get you in control forward of the Pokémon DLC.

To be frank, it’s not an extremely in-depth story recap. Those that are somewhat spoiler-averse ought to be superb watching it, because it largely goes over the broad strokes of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, moderately than any late-game revelations.

It’s somewhat unusual, however I get it. Even by Pokémon requirements, the finale of Scarlet and Violet was fairly shocking, each in its narrative surprises and basic construction. It’s one of many increased factors amid some extra prevalent points within the newest Pokémon entry. Possibly a narrative recap for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet doesn’t wish to delve into the deep-spoiler territory.

So that you get the meat-and-potatoes model. You’re a child, despatched off on a Pokémon journey. Decide a starter, make mates with a Legendary Pokémon, go to high school, after which promptly go away college to trigger disorganized chaos across the larger Paldea area. I actually don’t understand how this area offers with a legion of schoolchildren storming out, battling, questing, and operating amok on an annual foundation.

A brand new starting

I’ve solely simply began the DLC myself, however if you happen to’re anxious about needing an excessive amount of of a refresher earlier than The Teal Masks in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, don’t stress it. To this point, the beats have largely felt self-contained to their very own story, diving into the myths of the land and lingering mysteries. I’d say brushing up in your Historical past courses again on the academy may be a good suggestion, although. You’re, ostensibly, a scholar in any case.

This trailer additionally confirms that Recreation Freak remains to be concentrating on a Winter 2023 window for its second S/V DLC, The Indigo Disk. It’s potential we see this arc of DLC expeditiously wrapped up earlier than the 12 months’s out. There’s a Nintendo Direct tomorrow too, so perhaps we hear somewhat extra there. Both means, The Teal Masks is out now for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.