Detective Pikachu Returns: where to pre-order

Put on your deerstalker hat and another cup of coffee Detective Pikachu ReturnsIt’s coming. Pre-orders for the sequel to Nintendo Switch are available from several online retailers, both in physical and digital format. The launch date is Oct. 6. This $49.99 game can be purchased from Nintendo’s digital storefront. Or, reserve a copy at Amazon, Target GameStop Walmart Best Buy or Best Buy.

Detective Pikachu Returns was announced during the June 2023 Pokémon Presents showcase, and it’s the sequel to 2016 3DS title. If you missed that one, these games are a significant departure from what you get from other Pokémon titles. The gameplay is more of a traditional point-and-click title, which emphasizes keen observation, deduction, and solving problems. Ace Attorney franchise.

The real attraction here is the fact that it’s free. You can also find out more about the following: Pikachu is a detective who uses a baritone tone to speak and interact with the protagonist, mimicking the mannerisms and language of hard-boiled investigators such as Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe.

Unfortunately, unless you’re pre-ordering the game in Japan, retailers aren’t currently offering any pre-order incentives with this title, but we’ll make sure to update this page if the situation changes. Some Japanese retailers are packaging a Detective Pikachu card for the Pokémon TCG with pre-orders with other exclusive items, while purchasing the game through the Pokémon Center in Japan will get you a Detective Pikachu figure.