Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Shield
65
Critic RatingAbout
Unsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!
Playtime Estimates
Main Story25.6h
Main + Extra44.8h
Completionist110.7h
All Styles42.0h
Confidence: 83%Updated: 4/9/2026
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Languages
| Language | Support |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Traditional) | Interface |
| English | Interface |
| Chinese (Simplified) | Interface |
| French | Interface |
| German | Interface |
| Italian | Interface |
| Japanese | Interface |
| Korean | Interface |
| Spanish (Spain) | Interface |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Interface |
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Game Info
Release Date11/15/2019
DeveloperGame Freak
PublisherThe Pokémon Company
PlatformsNintendo Switch
GenresRole-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
IGDB Rating65/100 (224)
Game Modes
Single player
Multiplayer
Themes
Fantasy
Open world
Perspectives
Third person
Bird view / Isometric
Release Dates
Nintendo SwitchNov 15, 2019