The newest update for popular Pokemon clone Temtem features new Challenge modes, a new event, and much more, including a game mode based off the popular Nuzlocke challenge. Since the launch of Spanish developer Crema's Pokemon competitor in 2020, the game has seen plenty of buzz as an adversary to the iconic monster-catching franchise. The game brings Pokemon's traditional monster-catching formula into an MMORPG format, featuring a deep and complex battling system focused around double battles. Now, the newest update features even more ways for players to experience the game.Throughout the storied history of the Pokemon franchise, the "Nuzlocke" has become one of the most popular forms of challenge modes among players. Nuzlocke challenges feature limitations on how many creatures a player can catch, limiting themselves to the first Pokemon in each area. The challenge also removes Pokemon's revival mechanics, with fainted Pokemon considered as "dead" and being removed from a player's party. Nuzlocke challenges have seen massive popularity among Pokemon fans and, now, Temtem has its own Nuzlocke mode.Temtem's Update 1.3 officially launched earlier this week bringing a variety of new elements to the popular monster-catching game. The newest update introduces three new challenge modes to the game with the Nuzlocke mode, a Randomlocke mode, and a Speedrun mode added. The Randomlocke takes many of the same gameplay elements as a Nuzlocke challenge, while throwing in randomized Temtems, items, and NPC teams. The Speedrun introduces timers to each area of the game, offering rewards for players' main saves by completing the speedrun challenges.
Temtem's newest update features several new additions outside the challenge modes with a brand-new area and new events. Update 1.3 introduces the Nanto Labs, allowing players to trade in their Lumas for a new currency called Luma Drops. Luma Drops will be used for a variety of exclusive, previously unpurchaseable items including special dyes and the TemCardX. The update also launches the game's newest competitive season, dubbed "Clash of Tamers," featuring gladiatorial cosmetics, as well as a new St. Patrick's Day-themed event titled "Leprechaun's Eve."
Temtem's official support of Nuzlocke challenges comes as many fans have called The Pokemon Company's stance on similar challenges into question. A report from an ex-employee had claimed the company viewed Nuzlocke challenges in a similar vein to ROM hacks late last year, prompting an official statement from The Pokemon Company. The Pokemon Company has yet to feature an official Nuzlocke-inspired challenge within the games, only featuring a harder "Challenge Mode" in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2. Integrated Nuzlocke challenges will look to give Temtem another leg up on the franchise that inspired it.
Temtem is available now for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
