Gamers who’ve just gotta catch ‘em all in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but don’t know where to start, now have a helping hand thanks to an interactive map of the game world created by a group of Pokemon fans. The latest entries in Nintendo and Game Freak’s long-running series have already proven to be a hit with many gamers, and it was recently announced that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were the most pre-ordered Pokemon games ever in the lead up to their release on November 18.
Featuring new Pokemon, new gameplay mechanics, and the new region of Paldea to explore, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has a lot to offer long-time fans of the franchise. Building on the work established with Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet features the first true open world of any game in the series, giving players plenty to discover as they choose their own path through the games’ storylines. Despite adding new features and creatures to these latest entries in the franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have received some of the lowest review scores for a Pokemon game ever due to complaints about numerous bugs and performance issues with the titles.
Originally announced on the r/pokemon subreddit by user DragonEagle88, Gamer Guides has now released an interactive map that is likely to be an indispensable resource for many Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players. Available in high resolution, with the ability to zoom in for a closer look, the interactive map of Paldea features the locations of in-game items, shops, fast travel locations, and more. Players looking to collect all the new Pokemon added to the Switch-exclusive titles can use the search function to track down where to capture the creatures, which could prove especially handy for players seeking the elusive new Tera type Pokemon.
This interactive map already provides a wealth of information for players diving into Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and DragonEagle88 has promised that the map will continue to be updated over time as more information is uncovered about the game. Since the map shows players where to find nearly every item, location, and Pokemon in the game, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players looking to avoid potential spoilers might want to hold off on checking the map until they’ve played through the game’s story.
Despite fan complaints about issues ranging from gameplay bugs to disappointing graphics in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet¸ it’s clear that many fans of the franchise are still eager to explore this latest entry. And although its use could diminish the joy of exploration for some players, for others, this handy map of Paldea could provide a much-needed lifeline as they struggle to find the handful of Pokemon still needed to complete their Pokedex.
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are available now on Switch.
Source: Gamer Guides (via Reddit)
