Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release on the 18th of November 2022. Fans across the world are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Generation 9 of the Pokemon franchise, and there’s not long left now before you can jump headfirst into the brand-new Paldea region.
However, time zones are a very real thing that might throw a bit of a spanner in your Poke plans. This guide will break down the exact hour you can play Scarlet and Violet in different time zones.
What Time Will Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Release?
Typically, physical and digital Nintendo Switch games unlock the night before their official launch at 9 PM PST. However, due to Time Zone differences, it’s slightly different depending on where you live. We’ve converted all the time zones from the West Coast for the release time of Scarlet and Violet:
- MST: 10 pm on November 17th
- CST: 11 pm on November 17th
- EST: 12 am on November 18th
If you’re based in the UK, you’ll have to set your alarm for 5 am on November 18th.
- What adventures will you start with?
What Can I Do In The Mean Time?
Eagerly awaiting the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? You might want to check you have enough storage space on your Nintendo Switch to actually download the game. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have confirmed that you’ll initially need around 7 GB of space, with an extra 1 GB of space for a day-one update that activates online play.
You could also think about which starter you’ll pick to start your Paldea adventure with – Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly? Leaks of the entire game, including the final stage starter evolutions have been circulating the internet, which might help you make your mind up.
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