It ’s metre to go back to blasting the Gym Leader battle stem on repetition .
Plenty of Pokemon Sword and Shield ’s features were dissentious among series fans , but the soundtrack sure was n’t one of them . From rival Bede ’s battle subject to the beloved Galar Gym Leader battle base , Sword and Shield was compact with punchy tune that promptly became lover favorites . It ’s only now that fans will last be able to purchase the official soundtrack for themselves , four twelvemonth after the game initially released .
Main series Pokemon games typically see their soundtrack released as prescribed CDs not long after their release in Japan , with prescribed digital releases made available for international hearing afterwards . For cause unknown , this custom kibosh with the loss of Sword and Shield in 2019 . Earlier today , however , Japanese company Overlap Inc. announced that the Sword and Shield prescribed soundtrack CD will release on Pokemon Day , February 27 , 2024 .
The soundtrack CD will include euphony from Sword , Shield , The Isle of Armor , and The Crown Tundra , with a total of 142 tracks . Also included will be a 24 - page all - color booklet . Previous games ’ soundtrack booklets in the main contain game nontextual matter as well as developer and composer comment .
Soundtrack Cd for Pokemon Legends : Arceus and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will also be released at the same time . Legends : Arceus ’s soundtrack will let in 110 music track and a 28 - page folder , while Scarlet and Violet ’s will have a whopping 208 track and a 36 - pageboy leaflet . The Scarlet and Violet soundtrack will also admit track from The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk DLC .
As of now , these releases are slated for Japan only . The Sword and Shield and Legends : Arceus soundtracks will retail for 3,850 hankering each ( or close to US$ 27 ) while the Scarlet and Violet collection retail at 4,950 Yen ( roughly US$ 35 ) . Interested company with the option to order from the Japanese Pokemon Center website can pre - order all three for 12,650 Yen ( approximately US$ 88 ) . These bundle will come with an exclusive slipcase to fit all three CD case , although the intent for the slipcase has not yet been uncover .
Image via Overlap, Inc.
Considering premature Pokemon game soundtracks have been released digitally for external audiences , these soundtrack will probably make their means out of Japan in due meter . It may even be a major point of interest during 2024 ’s Pokemon Day . In the meanwhile , it ’s marvellous tidings for lover that the Pokemon series soundtracks are finally making a comeback .
Image via Overlap, Inc.
