Pokémon Sword and Shield Playable at World Championships and Gamescom
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the highly anticipated upcoming entries in the Pokémon video game series, will be playable for the first time at two major events this summer: the Pokémon World Championships and Gamescom.
The Pokémon World Championships will take place in Washington, D.C. from August 16 to 18, 2019. Attendees will have the opportunity to try out the new games and experience the next generation of Pokémon battles firsthand. The event will also feature exciting competitive matchups in various Pokémon video games, including the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon video game battles.
Following the World Championships, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be featured at Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming event held in Cologne, Germany from August 20 to 24, 2019. Fans attending Gamescom will have a chance to explore the Galar region, the setting of the new Pokémon games, and engage in thrilling battles with the newly introduced Pokémon species.
These exclusive opportunities to play Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield before their official release will undoubtedly generate even more excitement among fans worldwide. The games are set to release on November 15, 2019, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch platform.
Whether you’re a seasoned Pokémon player or eagerly awaiting your first adventure in the Pokémon world, don’t miss your chance to get a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield at the Pokémon World Championships and Gamescom!