Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
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About This Item
- Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure,Role Playing
- Key Specs
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief, Mild cartoon violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- General
- Brand: Nintendo
- Model Number: 112570
- Product Name: Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: GAME FREAK
- Game Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure, Role Playing
- Game Franchise: Pokemon
- Game Series: Sword and Shield
- Multiplayer: true
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief, Mild cartoon violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game, Expansion pack
- Other
- UPC: 400063983454
Begin your adventure in the Galar region AND discover newly-added areas, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, with the Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass! This bundle includes both the base Pokémon Sword game and the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass, which gives you access to two new areas, hundreds of additional Pokémon, and stories of growth and exploration as they become available!
If you don’t already have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can try it out with a free 7-day trial. Don't worry if you already activated a previous free trial— an additional seven-day free trial is now available
Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
Whats Included
- Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass
A: This is an action and adventure game.
Q: Does this game allow for multiplayer gameplay?
A: Yes, this game supports multiplayer gameplay.
Q: What comes included with this product?
A: This bundle includes the base Pokémon Sword game and the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass.
Q: What is the ESRB rating for this game?
A: This game is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.
Q: What game franchise is this product a part of?
A: This product is part of the Pokemon franchise.
A: This game was developed by GAME FREAK.
Q: If I pre-ordered this, will I still get the base game?
A: undefined
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
- Gameplay (7)
- Overall Performance (4)
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| Pros for Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch [Digital] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay, Overall Performance | There were no pros for this product— | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Story, Fun |
| Cons for Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch [Digital] | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Difficulty, Content |

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