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Pokémon Sword and Shield - The Crown Tundra

Released: 10/22/2020

DESCRIPTION Pokémon Shield: The Crown Tundra The Crown Tundra contains the following: 1. New areas (The Crown Tundra) 2. New Pokémon 3. New characters 4. A new form of co-op play 5. A wide range of clothing items 6. The Galarian Star Tournament 1. New areas Your journey takes you to the Crown Tundra, where the falling snow carpets the land in silver-white. In this realm of extreme cold and towering snowy peaks, small communities endure by clinging together. Lead an expedition across these snow-swept plains, delve into Pokémon Dens only ever glimpsed in Max Raid Battles, and more! 2. New Pokémon Legendary Pokémon never before seen in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield make an appearance, including Calyrex, Regieleki, Regidrago, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. The Crown Tundra is host to many Pokémon, both regional forms with a special appearance unique to Galar as well as Pokémon known from other regions. 3. New characters Upon arriving you'll encounter Peony, who came to the Crown Tundra to verify the rumours of Legendary Pokémon he's heard and tasks you with leading the expedition. Many more unique and colourful characters await! 4. A new form co-op play Features a new gameplay mode called a Dynamax Adventure that enables you to explore Pokémon Dens in the Crown Tundra with other players. Legendary Pokémon featured in past Pokémon titles are lurking in the shadows deep within, so it's time to team up with your friends and get exploring! 5. A wide range of clothing items You can enjoy an expanded selection of clothing items to brighten up your adventure, with more than 100 new items available across The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. 6. The Galarian Star Tournament Here you can have fun battling with or against Trainers who've appeared in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

DESCRIPTION Pokémon Shield: The Crown Tundra The Crown Tundra contains the following: 1. New areas (The Crown Tundra) 2. New Pokémon 3. New characters 4. A new form of co-op play 5. A wide range of clothing items 6. The Galarian Star Tournament 1. New areas Your journey takes you to the Crown Tundra, where the falling snow carpets the land in silver-white. In this realm of extreme cold and towering snowy peaks, small communities endure by clinging together. Lead an expedition across these snow-swept plains, delve into Pokémon Dens only ever glimpsed in Max Raid Battles, and more! 2. New Pokémon Legendary Pokémon never before seen in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield make an appearance, including Calyrex, Regieleki, Regidrago, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. The Crown Tundra is host to many Pokémon, both regional forms with a special appearance unique to Galar as well as Pokémon known from other regions. 3. New characters Upon arriving you'll encounter Peony, who came to the Crown Tundra to verify the rumours of Legendary Pokémon he's heard and tasks you with leading the expedition. Many more unique and colourful characters await! 4. A new form co-op play Features a new gameplay mode called a Dynamax Adventure that enables you to explore Pokémon Dens in the Crown Tundra with other players. Legendary Pokémon featured in past Pokémon titles are lurking in the shadows deep within, so it's time to team up with your friends and get exploring! 5. A wide range of clothing items You can enjoy an expanded selection of clothing items to brighten up your adventure, with more than 100 new items available across The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. 6. The Galarian Star Tournament Here you can have fun battling with or against Trainers who've appeared in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

DESCRIPTION Pokémon Shield: The Crown Tundra The Crown Tundra contains the following: 1. New areas (The Crown Tundra) 2. New Pokémon 3. New characters 4. A new form of co-op play 5. A wide range of clothing items 6. The Galarian Star Tournament 1. New areas Your journey takes you to the Crown Tundra, where the falling snow carpets the land in silver-white. In this realm of extreme cold and towering snowy peaks, small communities endure by clinging together. Lead an expedition across these snow-swept plains, delve into Pokémon Dens only ever glimpsed in Max Raid Battles, and more! 2. New Pokémon Legendary Pokémon never before seen in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield make an appearance, including Calyrex, Regieleki, Regidrago, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres. The Crown Tundra is host to many Pokémon, both regional forms with a special appearance unique to Galar as well as Pokémon known from other regions. 3. New characters Upon arriving you'll encounter Peony, who came to the Crown Tundra to verify the rumours of Legendary Pokémon he's heard and tasks you with leading the expedition. Many more unique and colourful characters await! 4. A new form co-op play Features a new gameplay mode called a Dynamax Adventure that enables you to explore Pokémon Dens in the Crown Tundra with other players. Legendary Pokémon featured in past Pokémon titles are lurking in the shadows deep within, so it's time to team up with your friends and get exploring! 5. A wide range of clothing items You can enjoy an expanded selection of clothing items to brighten up your adventure, with more than 100 new items available across The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. 6. The Galarian Star Tournament Here you can have fun battling with or against Trainers who've appeared in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Critics
76
Metacritic
63

Score Breakdown

76.0

Critic Average

26 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

63

Metacritic User Score

224 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+13.0
Combined Disparity
+13.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

26 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Nov 27, 2020

Based on 26 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 76.0/100. Critics score this game 13.0 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 26)+
  1. Vincent LauviaGamer Guides
    Nov 27, 2020·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 63/100 · +22.0 pts
  2. Alessandra BorgonovoviaIGN Italy
    Nov 25, 2020·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 63/100 · +17.0 pts
  3. Rudy LavauxviaCubed3
    Nov 11, 2020·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Metacritic 63/100 · +7.0 pts
  4. Sara HeritageviaGameByte
    Nov 9, 2020·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 63/100 · +17.0 pts
  5. Jacob KavanaughviaNoisy Pixel
    Nov 9, 2020·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 63/100 · +22.0 pts