Pokémon Officially Has A Brand-New Arceus Story

A new direction for the long-running franchise was marked with in 2022. Developer Game Freak has been quiet about continuing the arc, a particularly difficult task considering its setting. Now, the Mythical Pokémon Arceus has gotten a new story, though not in the form that fans were hoping for.

The legend of Arceus continues in, the mobile gacha-based Pokémon game published by DeNA. The event was revealed on a special website created to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the mobile game.

To celebrate the special occasion, the game will be hosting giveaways, handing out special log-in bonuses, and launching a whole new story arc surrounding the legend of Arceus.A reveal trailer shows new outfits and trainer-Pokémon pairs that can be pulled during the event.

Despite its prominent reputation in Pokémon lore, Arceus's vast power is better displayed in a movie than in the games it was created for.

is introducing three trainers wearing the Arc Suit, a special outfit that's been blessed by the Mythical Pokémon Arceus. Players will have a chance to get special Arc Suit versions of Cynthia and her sync partner Garchomp, Steven and his Metagross, and Lance and his Dragonite. In addition, players who complete the anniversary event can add Lillie and Solgaleo (in place of the usual Lillie and Polteagiest pair) to their teams, for a chance to level her up to her full power and win "" More Arc Suit pairings will be revealed as the event continues.

In addition to special items, the event introduces a new arc in the game's story. The Arceus Cup is a special tournament that tests trainers' bonds with their Pokémon. The story arc continues from where Mysterious Stones finished and centers around the special Arc Suit sync pairs and how they connect to the in-game world of Pasio. This is a good time for new players to join the mobile journey, as players who log in by September 14 can collect up to 6,000 Gems and a 10-Pair Scout Ticket each day for 10 days, giving them an