Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk release date: UK launch, pre-order, latest news
We've played through Part 1 – when does Part 2: The Indigo Disk drop?
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk is almost here, and so you don't miss a beat, we've got the release date, UK launch time, pre-order and latest news to add to your Pokédex.
The Indigo Disk introduces us to a new location to explore, new Pokémon to catch and a brand new plot, which will make one of the biggest Pokémon games of all time even more so!
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It's the latest entry in the long-running series, but don't feel like you need to play 'em all to understand what's going on. You do, however, need to have completed Pokémon Scarlet or Violet and The Teal Mask before you can play the Indigo Disk.
If you're not in the mood to play Pokémon, though, you could always watch the Pokémon series in order and even a Pokémon parody of American Psycho.
But that's quite enough from us. Read on for all things Pokémon!
When is the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC release date?
The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk DLC release date is Thursday 14th December 2023.
Part 1: The Teal Mask was released on 13 September 2023.
As with Pokémon Sword and Shield's DLC, the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet expansion is split into two parts. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will be the overall name of the DLC, with Part 1 titled The Teal Mask and Part 2 named The Indigo Disk.
What is the UK launch time for Pokémon Indigo Disk?
The UK launch time for Pokémon Indigo Disk is 2am on Thursday 14th December 2023.
Not ideal for those with us who need to get up for work or school in the morning, but the night owls of the UK and Europe are no doubt rubbing their hands together (and maybe their bleary eyes).
It will be there waiting for you in the morning or after you're back home, however. You could get a cheeky bit of play time in here and there throughout the day owing to the Nintendo Switch's portable nature, but we at RadioTimes.com are not liable if your teacher or boss scolds you for doing so.
Can I pre-order the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC?
Yes! You can pre-order the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC now and get access to Part 1: The Teal Mask right now. The expansion is also available as part of a bundle with the base games.
Make sure you purchase the DLC for the right game - there are separate pages for both Scarlet and Violet!
If you had pre-ordered before Tuesday 31st October 202, you will have received a code for a special Hisuian Zoroark that knows the move Happy Hour, has a Dark Tera Type and has the Charismatic Mark.
Early purchasers also got the New Uniform Set set by pressing the X button and accessing the in-game Downloadable Content menu!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC: Gameplay and story details
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will have two distinct parts set in different locations, though it looks as if the two will link into the same overarching story.
Part 1: The Teal Mask saw players go on a school trip to the land of Kitakami, participating in an outside study program with another school at the base of a large mountain. The trip coincides with a festival held in the village based on Japanese folklore and saw new Pokémon and street vendors appear.
This annual festival celebrated "The Loyal Three", three Pokémon who died fighting the ogre-like Ogerpon who was said to have attacked the town, causing them to flee.
Not all is as it seems though as some in the village remember the story differently and who is 'good' and who is 'evil' comes into question.
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Part 2: The Indigo Disk will allow players to go on an exchange program to Blueberry Academy, an underwater school that specialises in Pokémon battles.
The DLC introduced new legendary Pokémon: Ogerpon in The Teal Mask and Terapagos in The Indigo Disk. There is also a rumoured third legendary Pokémon, which is said to be the cause of the Terestral mechanic in Paldea...
Three other new Pokémon have also been confirmed to appear in the Teal Mask: the dog-like Okidogi, the monkey-like Munkidori and the bird-like Fezandipiti. They appear to be based on the Japanese folk tale of Momotarō, in which a boy born from inside a peach travels with a talking dog, monkey and pheasant to defeat ogres.
A whopping 230 past Pokémon have also been confirmed to return across the two DLC parts, with the following confirmed so far, at least:
- Chimecho
- Milotic
- Vikavolt
- Yanma
- Shiftry
- Ninetales
- Zebstrika
- Whimsicott
- Dewgong
- Alcremie
- Metagross
- Espurr
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC trailer
The latest trailer shows off the new region we'll explore in the DLC, sums up what came before, and gives us a good look at its story across three minutes of wholesome Pokémon fun:
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