Skip to content
Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! cover art
ReleasedRPGAdventure

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

Released November 16, 2018 on Switch

Amazon links. We may earn a commission from these. Affiliate disclosure

Also on Nintendo eShop

About Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is a role-playing adventure set in the Kanto region, released on Switch on November 16, 2018. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, it is part of the Pokemon series and is viewed from a third-person, bird's-eye isometric perspective. Players travel the region with Pikachu as their partner, battling other trainers and building up a team of Pokemon.

Wild Pokemon can be caught by swinging a Joy-Con controller or using the Poke Ball Plus accessory, which responds with lights, vibrations, and sounds. The game supports single-player play as well as two-player co-operative play on one system, with a second Joy-Con or Poke Ball Plus needed for the second player. It is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and PEGI 7.

The game also offers a connection to Pokemon GO on a compatible smartphone, which lets players bring over Kanto Pokemon discovered in that app. Its themes include fantasy, open-world exploration, and family-friendly content aimed at younger players.

Screenshots

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! screenshot 1Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! screenshot 2Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! screenshot 3Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! screenshot 4

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! FAQ

When did Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! come out?

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! came out on November 16, 2018.

What platforms is Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! on?

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! came out on Switch.

Who made Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!?

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.

Is Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! multiplayer?

Yes. Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! supports single player and co-operative.

What is Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! rated?

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is rated ESRB E (Everyone) and PEGI 7.

Data from IGDB.com. Release dates and platforms can change.