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Some gamers may receive a special bonus with their Nintendo Switch copy ofDetective Pikachu Returnslater this year.Detective Pikachu Returnsis the long-awaited sequel to 2016’sDetective Pikachufor Nintendo 3DS, continuing the story from where the original title left off.
ADetective Pikachusequel was speculated and rumored for years beforethe reveal ofDetective Pikachu Returnsat the June 2023 Nintendo Direct. During the August 2023 Pokemon Presents livestream, The Pokemon Company reintroduced the upcoming sequel to fans with a new trailer highlighting characters, Ryme City, and returning Pokemon like Mewtwo. Protagonists Pikachu and Tim will investigate several cases while looking for Tim’s father and uncovering secrets involving a new threat in the city. Ryme City’s residents and Pokemon may hold the answers toward solving the many mysteries that Pikachu and Tim must solve.
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Theofficial Japanese websiteforDetective Pikachu Returnsreveals that customers get a special bonus with early purchases.Pokemonfans may earn an exclusive Growlithe trading card and a 5.5cm tall plush figure of Detective Pikachu with their pre-order at Pokemon Center locations in Japan. Several other bonuses will be offered at participating retailers in Japan such as Amazon Japan, Biccamera, and Yodobashi. The pre-order bonuses on offer includeDetective Pikachu Returnscoffee mugs, tote bags,Pokemon Trading Card Gamedeck cases, mini towels, and acrylic keychains. These physical goods are limited in quantities, so stock is expected to run out at some Japanese retailers before launch day.
The Pokemon Company has yet to reveal anyDetective Pikachu Returnspre-order bonuses for regions outside of Japan and Asia, however. Currently, My Nintendo users may redeem exclusivePokemon ScarletandVioletphysical rewardswith sufficient Platinum Points, so the introduction ofDetective Pikachu Returnsphysical rewards to the My Nintendo program seems likely.
Pokemonfans are already clamoring for some of the Japan-exclusiveDetective Pikachu Returnspre-order bonuses, so The Pokemon Company may want to consider introducing its bonuses and My Nintendo rewards for customers around the world.Pokemonis one of the most successful gaming franchisesin the world, but high-quality physical goods and rewards could further promote sales ofDetective Pikachu Returnsthis October.
AnewDetective Pikachusequel filmis reportedly in the works, soDetective Pikachu Returnsfans might have more content to look forward to in the form of a theatrical release. The film is in production at Legendary Entertainment, but details regarding the movie’s story and a potential release date were not revealed.
