Get ready for Pokémon Sun and Moon! Learn how to choose your character's appearance and language right from the start of your Alolan adventure.
Hey there! Welcome to Alola! As soon as you boot up Pokémon Sun and Moon, you'll want to give the game a moment to get ready. If you're on an older 3DS or 2DS model, don't worry if it takes a little longer to load – these games really push the hardware, and that's totally normal!
The very first thing you'll do is pick your in-game language. This is super important because you can't change it later without starting a whole new game. So, take your time and make sure you select the language you want to play in. Just a heads-up, they've added Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese as options this time around!
After that, you'll get a video message from Professor Kukui, the local Pokémon Professor. He'll welcome you to the Alola region and ask for some details about your character. You'll get to choose from eight different faces (four for each gender) and pick a name for yourself. Have fun deciding what you'll look like!
Quick Tip: While you can change your hairstyle, hair color, eye color, and clothes later in the game, you won't be able to change your character's skin color or gender. So, keep that in mind when you're making your initial choices!
Once all that's set, get ready for an awesome cutscene to kick off your journey. Grab some snacks and enjoy the show!
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