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!
Update on 25 July 2023: This guide reflects the latest news on the forthcoming DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including two new expansions arriving on Nintendo Switch. The original article continues below.
Latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC News & Leaks
The official page for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero updated.
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.
See what’s new in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, coming to #PokemonScarletViolet! ❤️💜 pic.twitter.com/0aXcFbTAWJ
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 21, 2023
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!
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.
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
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.
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:
- 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.
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!
