This bundle includes both the Pokémon Violet game and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC* for Pokémon Violet. Journey through a new, open-world Pokémon adventure. Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on the form-shifting Legendary Pokémon Miraidon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea. Adventure beyond the Paldea region in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
A: The game has permission for the DLC built into the cartridge. There is not a code in the box for the DLC expansions, the cartridge alone gives you access. DLC#1's data is on the cartridge and you could play that without any additional downloads. DLC#2 isn't out yet, and the game will have to download an update once it's available. The cartridge will allow access to it as if it were already purchased without any download code entry needed (unlike the base game), but the content of the DLC#2 data itself doesn't exist on the cartridge. So there is technically a difference between the original release's cartridge and this one, but some may not like that the second DLC will need to be a download later and that the cartridge isn't "content complete" without a download (which is why the box says 'download required' on it)
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This bundle includes both the Pokémon Violet game and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC* for Pokémon Violet. Journey through a new, open-world Pokémon adventure. Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on the form-shifting Legendary Pokémon Miraidon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea. Adventure beyond the Paldea region in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

Embark on a new Pokémon adventure. The newest chapters in the Pokémon series, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, are coming to the Nintendo Switch system later this year. As the main character, you can explore the wide-open world of Pokémon Violet at your own pace. In these games, you’ll be able to enjoy the iconic adventures of the Pokémon series, like battling against wild Pokémon and trying to catch them! Choose either Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon, Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon, or Quaxly, the Duckling Pokémon to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through this new region. Explore freely in the rich open world of Pokémon Violet. Trainers can explore an open world where the various towns and cities have no borders and blend seamlessly into the wilderness. Pokémon can be discovered all over this expansive region— in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets, and more! Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. After its release, the Pokémon Violet game will be able to link with Pokémon HOME*. *Each game that can receive Pokémon via Pokémon HOME can receive only Pokémon that can be obtained in that particular game. To find out what Pokémon appear in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, please look forward to the release of those games.

This bundle includes both the Pokémon Scarlet game and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet. Journey through a new, open-world Pokémon adventure. Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on the form-shifting Legendary Pokémon Koraidon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea. Adventure beyond the Paldea region in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

A new generation of Pokémon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. And participate in Max Raid Battles*** in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games.*Additional games and systems may be required; sold separately.**Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo website/switch-online*** An internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.Accolades:IGN - “"...a complete joy to play."” – 9.3/10GameSpot - “a consistent delight” – 9/10Newsweek - “The music and atmosphere of the Galar region makes it one of my all-time favorites…" – 9/10Game Informer - "an outstanding new installment" – 8.75/10EGM - “...among the best games the series has ever offered." – 4/5