One of the most unique and innovative titles in thePokemonseries in recent years isPokemon Legends: Arceusand the game continues to offer players reasons to come back to the title even three years after it was released. The semi-open world design ofPokemon Legends: Arceusalong with the ability to catch critters in real time made it a memorable experience for many fans. With thePokemon Legendsseries set to receive its second entry later this year, there’s never been a better time to start a new playthrough ofPokemon Legends: Arceus.
Pokemon Legends: Arceusis unlike any game the franchise has seen so far, and it may take more than one playthrough for players to fully appreciate how it sets itself apart from other games in the series. While the game may not have the cleanest visuals, its stylistic choices help create a unique atmosphere of a bygone world where humans and Pokemon were largely separate. After playing through the modern setting ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, it might be nice for players to take a step back in time to theHisui Regionand relive the adventure that awaits there.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus is Worth Restarting in 2025
Players Can Complete Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Pokedex to Receive a Shiny Enamorus in Pokemon Home
It can often be tough for players to restart aPokemongame since many tend to grow attached to the critters they’ve captured over the course of their playthroughs. However, tools likePokemon Homeoffer a great way to preserve the legacy of the mons players used to complete the game on their first go around. To sweeten the deal,Pokemon Homeis now offering a special shiny giveaway for players who complete theHisui Dex inPokemon Legends: Arceus.
For players who haven’t completed the Hisui Dex, now is the perfect time to jump back intoPokemon Legends: Arceusand potentially even start from scratch on a new save file. Completing the Hisui Dex and logging intoPokemon Homewill reward players with ashiny Enamorus, one of the new Legendary Pokemon added inLegends: Arceus, and this is the first time Enamorus' shiny variant has been made available. While it might sound tedious to some to restart the game just to complete the Pokedex,Pokemon Legends: Arceus' action RPG influences make catching creatures in real time one of its most enjoyable aspects.
Replaying Pokemon Legends: Arceus Could Be the Perfect Way to Prepare for Legends: Z-A
Perhaps the biggest reason to revisit the Hisui Region with a newLegends: Arceusplaythrough is to prepare for the upcoming release of the game’s successor,Pokemon Legends: Z-A. WhileLegends: Z-Ais taking players to the Kalos Regionof Gen 6, it could be worth a refresher on the gameplay mechanics and story beats ofPokemon Legends: Arceusto see how they compare to those ofLegends: Z-A. It’s unclear ifLegends: Z-Awill be a direct sequel toLegends: Arceus, but it’s likely many of the core mechanics will translate to this new title.
Despite having a release window of 2025 confirmed,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ahas yet to receive an official release date. WithPokemon Daycoming later this month and likely to yield new details about the game, players could hear very soon when they can expect to dive intoLegends: Z-Afor the first time. As such, players may want to wait until then before restartingPokemon Legends: Arceusin order to get a clearer picture of how much time they have to beat the game and complete the Pokedex beforePokemon Legends: Z-A releases.
