Summary
A year into the games’ life,Pokemon ScarletandViolet’s Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansions are finally done rolling out. The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk have both added hours of new content to the games, as well as various new features and bug fixes. With all of that, on top of a compelling storyline and plenty of challenging endgame content, the expansion pass has been a solid addition toPokemon ScarletandViolet. Online support and patches are expected to continue for a while, but one of the first updates on its way will introduce a lot more than fans bargained for.
Pokemon ScarletandViolet’s Epilogue update was announced suddenly, with a fast-approaching launch on June 05, 2025. More shocking than its near release date was the update’s content, which was a final scenario for the baseScarletandVioletstory starring Arven, Penny, and Nemona. The player and their friends are set to visit The Teal Mask’s Land of Kitakami, with the implication that there’s more to discover regarding its local legends. Even inPokemon Legends: Arceus’ content patches, the series has never included more story in a free update, and that’s only the firstPokemontradition this Epilogue will break.
Scarlet and Violet’s Epilogue Makes Event Pokemon More Accessible Than Ever
Hidden in the Epilogue’s trailer was a tease that some fans already knew was coming, but not how or when. Its final couple of shots place emphasis on a sign depicting the legend of Ogrepon and The Loyal Three, followed by a zoom-in on an abstract pink doll in Peachy’s store. This is foreshadowing the debut of the Poison/Ghost Type Mythical Pokemon Pecharunt, which wasdatamined as part of the Mochi Mayhem Epilogue. Small Mythical Pokemon gained from events have been aPokemonstaple since the first generation’s Mew, but there’s no event in sight here.
Pecharunt Will Be The Franchise’s First Accessible Mythical Pokemon
Instead, Pecharunt will be integrated directly into its debut game’s story via a post-launch update, a new development for the franchise. Finding it requires buying The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and beating the DLC’s story, but it’s still the first time a Mythical Pokemon debuted in-game instead of being tied to a limited giveaway. Combined withArceus being readily obtainable inPokemon Legends’ postgamefor the first time in the franchise, it seemsPokemonhas shifted towards being more generous with its once-elusive legendaries, completing a set of broken traditions building towards a series milestone.
Pokemon Has Completed Its Move To Digital Content Distribution
Introducing over 1,000 Pokemon and shifting to an open-world format necessitated many parts ofPokemonbecoming streamlined. Fortunately, its efforts in centralizing and future-proofing its content seem to be paying off. Giving away Mythical Pokemon in updates, instead of through events or Mystery Gifts, willmake life easier for Pokedex completionistsif it sticks in future titles. This change should also ensure that every upcoming mainlinePokemongame’s content can be found together, so long as one has enough funds and an internet connection.
Every Pokemon Feature Is Now Accessible In One Place
While waiting for limited-time raids to get certain legendary Pokemon like Walking Wake and Iron Leaves can be frustrating, at least it replaces past physical giveaways with in-game content. Similarly, features like transferring Pokemon between generations that used to require multiple game systems can now be done throughPokemon HOME. Lastly, thespecial third versions ofPokemontitleshave been replaced by DLC, meaning players only need to buy a single full-pricePokemongame before deciding if it’s worth purchasing add-ons. The process ofPokemonincorporating a centralized digital collection has been a long time coming, but with its Epilogue update, it seems thatPokemon ScarletandViolethas finally finished the job.
