Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Return to the Kanto region and experience a classic Pokémon journey in a whole new way with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
pokemonletsgo.pokemon.comHere’s a concise update on the latest on Nintendo Switch and Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu.
- The Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! duo were unveiled for Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide release date of November 16, 2018. These titles revisit the Kanto region, drawing inspiration from Pokémon Yellow and integrating elements from Pokémon GO to bridge mobile and Switch play.[3][4][9]
- A companion hardware option, the Poke Ball Plus controller, was announced to accompany the releases, offering motion controls, lights, sound, and a tactile experience, aligning with the game’s approachable entry point for new players while still appealing to long-time fans.[4][3]
- Nintendo also indicated that another core Pokémon RPG would follow for Switch, signaling continued investment in the platform’s Pokémon lineup beyond Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! (originally noted in 2018 reporting).[3]
Illustration: Let’s Go Pikachu! and Eevee! on Switch, set in Kanto with Go-inspired features and optional Poke Ball Plus control.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official announcements or generate a quick side-by-side comparison of Let’s Go games with the original Yellow and Pokémon GO integrations.
Citations:
- Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee announced for Nintendo Switch.[4]
- Details on release date, Kanto region, and GO integration.[9][4]
- Poke Ball Plus controller features.[3]