Detective Pikachu Returns is the sequel to the beloved Detective Pikachu 3DS game released back on February 3, 2016. Both this newly released title and the previous game were developed by Creatures.
This sequel game takes players on an adventure with Detective Pikachu and his human partner to uncover mysteries in a place called Ryme City. It will be up to the player to talk to different Pokemon throughout this journey and also use the different abilities that each one has to find different clues to unfold the mystery. Gamers will be able to download this game this week and can then dive into Detective Pikachu Returns' world upon doing so.
Detective Pikachu Returns Release Time
Detective Pikachu Returns is expected to release on October 6th, 2023, and will be available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99. For those who want a physical copy, they are available for pre-order on various websites that offer video games. However, gamers that are wanting to play on day one would be better off purchasing a digital copy unless they don't mind traveling to a local store that has the title.
On the official Nintendo website, the site has a disclaimer for all digital video game launches, regarding what time they will be released. It states, "Digital software that is also sold physically will usually be available at 9:00 p.m. PT the night before the physical game's release date."
While it isn't promised to be the case with every release, gamers can most likely expect to see the game available on their Nintendo Switch console at 9 PM PT on Thursday, October 5th, in the United States. Below are some more release times for those living in different time zones.
- 10 PM - MT (Denver) - October 5
- 11 PM - CT (Chicago) - October 5
- 12 AM - ET (New York, Orlando) - October 6
- 5 AM - BST (UK) - October 6
- 6 AM - CEST (Central Europe) - October 6
- 1 PM - JST (Japan) - October 6
Detective Pikachu Returns will be a fun and relaxing game for all ages to curl up with this weekend. While this isn't to be like other Pokemon games, it will still be a title that Pokemon fans will want to play, especially if they loved the 3DS game that paved the way for it.
Detective Pikachu Returns is set to release on October 6, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch.