Embark on your Pokemon Sword and Shield journey! Learn how to choose your language, customize your character's appearance, and name your trainer in Galar.
Alright, let's get you started on your adventure in the Galar region! When you first boot up Pokémon Sword and Shield with no save data, the very first thing you'll do is pick your in-game language. You've got English, a few European options, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Go with whichever one you're most comfortable with!
Next up is character customization. It's pretty similar to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. You'll get to choose from 8 preset appearances. Four of these are for guys (on the left) and four are for girls (on the right). You can change your eye and hair color later on in the game, so don't stress too much about those details right now. However, the gender and skin tone you pick are permanent unless you restart the game, so make sure you're happy with those!
After that, it's time to give your trainer a name. If you chose English, you have up to 12 characters to work with. Plenty of space for a cool trainer name!
Warning: Are You Sure, Sure?
Before you officially dive in, the game will give you one last chance to confirm your choices. Remember, your language, character gender, skin tone, and name are locked in after this point. If everything looks good, your game will save, and you'll get to see the opening cutscene.
This time around, the intro isn't with the usual Professor. Instead, you'll watch a TV broadcast featuring Chairman Rose. He's introducing an exhibition match between Galar's Champion, Leon, and a challenger named Raihan. The scene cuts off right as the battle is about to begin, setting the stage for your own journey!
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