Pokémon Sword and Shield allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. Players can 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.
Future maintenance schedule
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
During the maintenance window, all network services will be unavailable.
- Date and time
- From Monday, December 16, 2019 5 :00 PM – Monday, December 16, 2019 7 :30 PM Pacific Time
Source: Nintendo.com
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