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Pokémon Shield

Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), by Game Freak, released 2019

Quick facts

Single player
Yes
Multiplayer
Yes
Time to beat
About 55 hours
Languages
10 languages

From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.

What you need to play it

Pick your device.

Works onNintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2
PerformanceNot published by the publisher yet
StorageNot published by the publisher yet
Online playNintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games
BuyNintendo eShop

Where to buy

In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch)

Common questions

Can you play Pokémon Shield alone?

Yes, Pokémon Shield has a single-player mode.

Is Pokémon Shield multiplayer?

Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.

How long is Pokémon Shield?

Pokémon Shield takes about 55 hours at a normal pace, 30 hours if you rush, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.

What languages does Pokémon Shield support?

Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain).

What platforms is Pokémon Shield on?

Nintendo Switch.