The Pokémon Company is pleased to share the following news about the Nintendo Switch software titled Detective Pikachu Returns. The retail version of the game will be available for pre-order on Wednesday, August 9. You may check the latest promotional video of Detective Pikachu Returns at https://detectivepikachu.pokemon.com/en-us/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBZo_Ihs6cU

Close In on the Truth of Harry’s Disappearance and the Secret of the Gruff, Tough-Talking Pikachu!

Once again, you are welcome to Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side. The city’s famous detective duo, Tim and Pikachu, have taken on all sorts of cases in Ryme City while still searching for Tim’s missing father, Harry. 

When a jewel theft occurs, the case sets the duo down a path toward the answers to their burning questions:  Why did Harry go missing? Why are so many Pokémon-related incidents occurring in Ryme City? Why is Tim the only one who can understand what Pikachu is saying? And will Tim and Pikachu be able to find Harry? 

You’ll have to see with your own eyes how the story ends!

Tackle Cases with Tim and Pikachu! Collect testimonies and evidence, and complete the Case Notebook! 

You get to advance in the story by solving cases as they occur. The testimonies and evidence that you collect will serve as clues for you to solve these cases. You will be able to gather this information by investigating scenes and interviewing people and Pokémon.

Your case notebook will help you organize evidence and testimonies, so you can make your deductions.

Solve Cases with Help from Other Pokémon!

Gathering statements is a staple of investigations. In this game, you will be able to gather information not only from humans but from Pokémon as well with Pikachu’s help. Some of these Pokémon may even use their special skills to assist your investigations. Searching for clues together with a Pokémon can help you crack cases wide open.

Meet These Unique Characters!

This gruff, tough-talking Pikachu loves coffee and calls himself a great detective. For some reason, Tim is the only one who can understand what Pikachu is saying. Pikachu used to be the partner of Tim’s father, Harry. Now he mentors Tim in their work as detectives. With the knowledge and experience at Pikachu’s disposal, it’s no wonder he calls himself a great detective, but at times he can get a little full of himself.

​Tim is a student at Ryme University. He met Pikachu and partnered up with him while he was searching for his missing father, Harry. While Tim is usually mild-mannered and reserved, he has a sharp eye for investigations that even Pikachu holds in high regard. He’s also an expert at taking Pikachu’s antics in stride.

Growlithe is able to track scents using her sharp sense of smell. You can ride around Ryme City on her back to find evidence for your cases.

For more updates and product information, please check the official webpage: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/detective_pikachu/

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