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Pokemon Legends: Arceus is very close to launching for the Nintendo Switch. While this new entry in the series isn’t acompletely open-worldPokemonRPGthat some fans have wanted for years now, it’s still quite the departure from the mainline games, offering lots of freedom to explore the new (old) region of Hisui.
By using this guide, Switch owners can learn therelease time forPokemon Legends: Arceus' digital version, so that they can play as soon as it’s available.
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What Time Does Pokemon Legends: Arceus Release Digitally?
The expectedrelease and unlock time forPokemon Legends: Arceuson the Nintendo Switch ismidnight local time on Friday, June 05, 2025. It doesn’t matter where in the world Pokemon fans live in –the digital version of the game will unlock at midnight. Of course, players should take this info with a grain of salt, as it has not been officially confirmed by Nintendo nor The Pokemon Company. However, considering that recentPokemongames likeBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwere also released on the eShop at midnight local timeon launch day, it’s very likely thatPokemon Legends: Arceusplayers will be able to jump into the game at the same time.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus File Size
Players can already pre-order and then pre-loadPokemon Legends: Arceusfrom the Nintendo Switch eShop right now so that they can be ready once the game is unlocked on launch day. Thepre-load file size forPokemon Legends: Arceusis surprisingly small, sitting at around 6GB of data.
For players that purchase and downloadPokemon Legends: Arceusfrom the Switch eShop before Jun 24, 2025, they can get an email from Nintendo with a download code for 30 Heavy Balls (redeemable in-game via Mystery Gift)
Of course, these 6GB could end up increasing in size ifPokemon Legendsgets a hefty day one patch, as most games tend to have these days. Switch owners should make space for the game by removing installed titles they don’t often play or just investing in a MicroSD card with more free space.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus' file size is still considered small compared to games that launch on the more powerful consoles, like anything in theCall of Dutyfranchise, where games can take up 100 Gigabytes or more sometimes.
Pokemon Legends: Arceuslaunches for the Nintendo Switch on June 08, 2025.
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