Pokémon Sword and Shield have several nods to the UK

The wait is officially over for Pokémon Sword and Shield! The latest duo of Pokémon games are now available for purchase around the world for Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Sword and Shield allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. You can also team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles.

The latest Pokémon game has several nods to the UK

In the latest Pokémon games, the Galar region is loosely based on the UK, and that seems to extend to in-game speech and street landmarks. Photo via @Timb95

They really nailed the feel of the UK in this game *chef's kiss* #PokemonSwordShield #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/Dhuw8sIaTo

— Frayed-Symphony (@Sorbet_and_Rice) November 14, 2019

Should of said, due to a sleeping Snorlax on the track or due to a trainer trespassing while chasing a pokemon.

— Joe (@Bluegoblinking) November 15, 2019

https://twitter.com/treshyd/status/1195357008976855040

“Sword and Shield take place in a region of the Pokemon world known as Galar. “What we do know is that the region is loosely based on the UK.” – Cnet

Accidentally bought the UK version #PokemonSwordShield #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/pB3Jnrk4kz

— Richard (@SecretRichardS) November 15, 2019

If I didn't know I was in Pokemon UK, I do now #PokemonSwordShield #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/tZwIacdEMH

— Abby🍭🐱🍉 (@kittyladybug) November 15, 2019

SHES CALLED MUM BECAUSE ITS THE UK I LOVE IT #PokemonSwordShield #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/NOFRmTK0tp

— amy 🌈🩷 (@edelgardlvr) November 15, 2019

https://twitter.com/BloodyVictorian/status/1195257449407606784