Pokémon Scarlet and Violet largely follow the same basic gameplay structure of previous Pokémon games, where players obtain creatures known as Pokémon, primarily through catching and trading and use them to explore the world and battle other Pokémon trainers.[1]
Scarlet and Violet have open worlds, which include both urban areas and open wilderness without borders between the two, unlike previous instalments in the Pokémon series.[2][3] In addition to this, progression through the games are up to the players, with three routes available to choose from,[4] and objectives within routes can be done in any order.[5]
The games introduce three new starter Pokémon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly;[3][6] and two new legendary Pokémon, Koraidon and Miraidon. To assist in travel, Koraidon[e] or Miraidon[f] can be used to traverse the environment. A mechanic called "Let's Go" will allow the player to send out a Pokémon to roam the overworld and automatically battle wild Pokémon.[7] In addition, co-op play with up to three other players is included.[8]
Scarlet and Violet introduce the Terastal phenomenon, which gives Pokémon a crystalline appearance, as well as changing a Pokémon's type to match that Pokémon's "Tera Type", as well as unlocking special moves such as Tera Blast, which, when used by a Terastallized Pokémon, becomes a move of the same type as the Pokémon’s Tera Type.
