Pokémon Legends: Z-Afans have been speculating for a while now over what the replacement for the Noble Pokémon inPokémon Legends: Arceuswould be in the upcoming release. Until recently, it hasn’t been exactly clear how they would approach this issue, but now that Screen Rant has previewed the game, players will get a definitive answer.
DuringScreenRant’s hands-on preview, it was revealed thatthePokémon Legends: Z-Areplacement for Noble Pokémon fromArceuswill be a type called Rogue Mega Pokémon.Players will be charged with calming these Rogue Pokémon down and reverting them back to their original state.
Legends: Z-A Previews Show Off Rogue Mega Pokémon
Rogue Mega Pokémon Need Your Help
ScreenRant’sLegends: Z-Ademo revealed that wild Pokémon affected byuncontrolled Mega Powercan become “Rogue Mega Pokémon,” similar to frenzied Noble Pokémon inLegends: Arceus, and must be subdued toease their suffering and restore balance.This is an exciting new evolution of the concept, and will be a refreshing feature in the upcoming game set to release this October.
Rogue Mega Pokémon add a layer of complexity to the game and will present players with a unique challenge, similar to the Noble Pokémon that came before.Noble Pokémon inArceuswere anessential part of the overarching story, and Rogue Mega Pokémon inZ-Awill also play a central role.Z-Alooks to have faster-paced combat and a much more dynamic overall gameplay, so players have a lot to be excited about.
Rogue Mega Pokémon Replace Arceus' Noble Pokémon
Z-A Improves On A Great Concept
InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Noble Pokémon are special,powerful Pokémon blessed by a mysterious energyconnected to the deity-like Pokémon Arceus. They serve as guardians of specific regions, each watched over by a warden from one of theDiamond or Pearl Clans.
When strange lightning from the rift in the sky strikes these Nobles, they become frenzied, growing more aggressive and dangerous. As the player, your task is to calm these Pokémon by battling them. The Rogue Mega Pokémon inZ-Awillfollow a very similar formula and will likelyplay an equally significant role.There were five Nobles in total inArceus, and calming them helps bring peace to Hisui and uncover the mystery behind the space-time rift and Arceus itself.
Each Noble Pokémon also represents a major boss encounter, marking key points in the game’s story progression, which will also likely carry over toPokémon Legends: Z-A.This is all really exciting news for fans of the franchise who are eager to learn more about what the upcoming installment has to offer.
