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Pokemon Sword and Shield is the next generation (Gen 8) of Pokemon. The game will be released for the Nintendo Switch. The games feature the humongous map of Galar, which is based on the British Isles. Not only is the map shaped like the British Isle of England, Wales and Scotland, but the games also feature many easter eggs and nods to an Industrial Revolution-era Britain.
Gamefreak and Nintendo gave us sparse details and only an introduction trailer. But there was a rumour suggesting new types of Evolutions possibly in the game. They did give us a huge map of the region and left us players to wonder about the details that the game will contain. Here are some easter eggs and interesting details we noticed about the Galar map.
#8. Hometown and Route 1
The very bottom of the map looks like the starting point of the map. This is the best suggestion as to where the player starts. The hometown looks huge! From what we have seen in the trailer, this town also leads to a scenic Route 1 which is probably where you get your Starter Pokemon.
The huge purple mansion in the centre could probably be the lab of the new professor.
#7. Mines and Trains
There seems to be a lot of railway tracks connected throughout the Galar region. From what we saw in the announcement trailer, you can explore mines which are probably connected to mine carts. Maybe this is a mine full of Zubats in which case, I'm already shuddering.
The mine is on the east of a huge town, so it is also possible that this mine connects with other parts of the region. Whatever it really is, the design looks beautiful and it should come out beautifully in 1080p on a huge TV!
#6. Industrial Town
This huge Industrial Town is just east of those mines we talked about earlier. We don't know too much about it except that it is extremely large, much like some of the larger towns in X&Y and Sun&Moon. It seems like all the mining is done in those mines near this town and they are processed here.
The town also has a lot of trains and medieval England style buildings, but we don't see any signs of a Gym anywhere.
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#5. Dugtrio Shrine
On the corner of the map, there is a noticeable Dugtrio Shrine with a house and an oddly coloured cave. There is also a building which looks like a Gym (many such structures are found all over the map). The Gym is possibly a Rock Type or Ground Type gym. It also seems to go to a Forest on the East and a cave on the West.
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#4. Grass Gym and Stonehenge
A bizarre looking town which can be found between the Industrial Town and the Dugtrio Shrine. The town looks like farmland, with many patches of farms and countryside. There is also the Grass Gym in this location, along with a Stonehenge like structure.
The town looks eerie compared to many of the other towns. It's possible we learn about the legendaries and folklore of the Galar region from this particular town.
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#3. Water Gym and Lighthouse
It's not a Pokemon game if there isn't a lighthouse! On the far northeast of the island, there is a small town which has a lighthouse, a few buildings and what looks to be a Water Type Gym. The railroad which is present all over Galar seems to pass through this town and into the caves.
It would be interesting if that ship took you somewhere outside Galar (go to an older region perhaps?).
#2. Medieval Dragon Town
This Gothic, Medieval-like town has some of the most intricate design among the Pokemon games. There is a Dragon head right in front of the town. Inside, there is a huge looming structure and on the West, there seems to be a Pokemon Battleground.
It is unclear what this town really is. It could be the Elite Four, a Dragon-Type gym or something new altogether. Whatever it is, this town's design is my favourite!
#1. London Town
On the very North of the map, there is a town which looks far more developed than other towns in the region. There are striking similarities to London, with modernization, the London Eye like structure. The building on the West looks like the British Parliament House.
It's unclear what exactly is here. This is potentially another Elite Four spot, but it could also be a Battle Tower-like area where players can enjoy post-game content. We don't truly know how big this city is and how much of it is accessible, but it looks thrilling standing on top of the Galar region.
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