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Detective Pikachu

Released March 22, 2018 on 3DS

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About Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu is an adventure game for the Nintendo 3DS, released on March 22, 2018. It is a single-player mystery game set in the Pokémon world, and it is part of the Detective Pikachu series within the wider Pokémon franchise. Creatures Inc. developed the game, with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sharing publishing duties.

The game is built around a talking Pikachu who works alongside the player to look into cases. Its focus on investigation and puzzle-solving gives it a different feel from the core Pokémon role-playing titles. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and PEGI 3.

A shorter downloadable version, Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo, came out earlier in Japan in February 2016. The full release arrived worldwide two years later, bringing the mystery format to a broader audience on the 3DS.

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Detective Pikachu FAQ

When did Detective Pikachu come out?

Detective Pikachu came out on March 22, 2018.

What platforms is Detective Pikachu on?

Detective Pikachu came out on 3DS.

Who made Detective Pikachu?

Detective Pikachu is developed by Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.

Is Detective Pikachu multiplayer?

No. Detective Pikachu is single player only.

What is Detective Pikachu rated?

Detective Pikachu is rated ESRB E (Everyone) and PEGI 3.

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