Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by Game Freak for Nintendo Switch. Set in a historical era of the Sinnoh region, it tasks players with building the region's very first Pokédex by catching, surveying, and researching wild Pokémon in the field. The game retains the turn-based battle mechanics familiar to the mainline Pokémon series while incorporating more active gameplay elements, including direct engagement with wild Pokémon in open environments before and during encounters. Rather than progressing through gym badges or a traditional trainer narrative, the central objective revolves around completing a comprehensive record of the Sinnoh Pokémon population. The result is a hybrid of classic Pokémon role-playing conventions and newer action-oriented design, offering a distinct structure compared to earlier entries in the long-running franchise.