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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC: Release Date Speculation, News, New Pokémon

Trainers can anticipate new content arriving to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in two new DLCs, so here's everything you need to know about them.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC: Release Date Speculation, News, New Pokémon
(Picture: Game Freak & Nintendo / The Pokémon Company)

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been introducing tons of new and exciting content to keep Trainers occupied while exploring the Paldea region. These activities range from competing Tera Raid battles with friends to challenging powerful Titan Pokémon face-to-face; there's something for every Trainer to enjoy.

But if you plan on speedrunning everything these games have to offer on the first day, you'll be stuck wondering if and when any DLC is coming.  Worry not; this article will cover everything we currently know about the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, including release date speculation, new Pokémon, new gameplay features, and more!

12th December 2023 Update: This guide reflects the latest news on the forthcoming DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including The Indigo Disk arriving on Nintendo Switch. The original article continues below.

Latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC News & Leaks

2nd November 2023: The Indigo Disk DLC Confirms Release Date

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirm the release date for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk for 14th December 2023.

15th September 2023: Teal Mask DLC Released

Nintendo has officially launched the latest DLC expansion for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Teal Mask, now available for the Nintendo Switch as of 13th September 2023.

7th September 2023: Countdown To Teal Mask DLC Launch

We count down the days and hours until the release of Teal Mask DLC for Scarlet & Violet!

30th August 2023: Release Date For Scarlet & Violet Teal Mask DLC Announced!

The Teal Mask, the first Major DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, has a release date of 13th September 2023.

25th July 2023: Learn More About The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero DLC
21st June 2023: New Scarlet And Violet DLC Trailer At Nintendo Direct

During the latest Nintendo Direct livestream, a new trailer for the upcoming DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, premiered. However, the release dates for its two expansions have yet to be confirmed.

17th April 2023: New Content For Scarlet And Violet DLC Revealed?
27th February 2023: Scarlet And Violet DLC Announced!

The brand-new DLC for Pokémon Scarlet has been announced as "The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!" Part 1: The Teal Mask will be released in Fall 2023, and Part 2: The Indigo Disk will be released in Winter 2023. By purchasing these before October 2023, players will receive a free Hisuian Zoroark!

16th February 2023: Possible Battle Tower For The Paldea Region?
11th January 2023: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC reveal in 2023?

We will likely see a DLC reveal for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, possibly via an Expansion Pass, before mid-2023. We suspect the DLC will take place in the Northeastern part of the Paldea region, but nothing has been confirmed just yet.

16th December 2022: New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Leak Appears Online

Our first hint at new content coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? Or could this be some content that was cut from the game?

Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC: Release Date & Gameplay

Update: The Teal Mask, the first Major DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Voilet, has a release date of 13 September 2023.

Original article follows.

According to the official game listing on the Nintendo eShop, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will launch in two stages featuring each of its expansions. The first expansion, The Teal Mask, is slated for release in Fall 2023, with The Indigo Mask still on track for a Winter 2023 release.

The Teal Mask follows your character aboard a school trip to Kitakami, where you'll encounter new Pokémon as you investigate the mysteries surrounding the area's folklore. The Indigo Mask continues the story as you become an exchange student at the prestigious Blueberry Academy and have to adjust to the school's unusual location and curriculum.

Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC: All New Pokémon

The official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website has detailed that over 230 Pokémon that previously weren't featured in Scarlet and Violet will be added in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. In addition, three Pokémon native to Kitakami will make their debut specifically for The Teal Mask expansion arriving this Fall.

New Pokemon
Tons of new Pokémon are coming to the Paldea region (Picture: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company)

Citied as protectors of the land throughout its history, it's likely you will encounter them in some form during The Teal Mask's story. Below is our updated list of all new and returning Pokémon coming to the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero:

All New & Returning Pokémon For The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero DLC:
  • New Pokémon:
    • Ogerpon
    • Monkidori
    • Okidogi
    • Fezandipiti
    • Terapagos 
  • Returning Pokémon:
    • Chimecho
    • Milotic
    • Vikavolt
    • Yanma
    • Shiftry
    • Ninetales
    • Zebstrika
    • Whimsicott
    • Dewgong
    • Alcremie
    • Metagross
    • Espurr

We also have word of a third legendary Pokémon, as is the tradition in Pokémon games. This third legendary Pokémon is said to be the cause of the Terastal mechanic across the Paldea region, detailed in an image supplied.

3rd legendary
This Pokémon is responsible for the Terastal feature across Paldea (Picture: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company)

And that's all we have on the DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We will update this article as soon as new information comes out, so make sure to come back frequently!