Online Multiplayer: How To Play Online in Pokemon Legends: Arceus? This includes multiplayer features, is PVP online battles available, co op trading, pre order bonus, & more!
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Online Multiplayer Features
Can Trade To Other Players
Players can trade to others by speaking to the Trading Post NPC outside of Training Grounds. Playes can also use this feature to trade with themselves by linking their game to Pokemon Home.
Online Trading - How To Trade Pokemon?No Need To Trade To Evolve
In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, players do not need to trade Pokemon just to make them evolve. You can just make them hold Linking Cord for the following Pokemon above to make them evolve.
Evolution Stones: How To Get & Evolve ListOnline Battle Is Not Available
Unfortunately, the game's online features are not available for friendly or ranked PvP matches. But there are still NPC matches you can fight to test your teams strength.
Is Online Play & Multiplayer Available?Obtain Pre-Order Mystery Gifts
Players can also receive Mystery Gifts from pre-order purchases in the game, but note that receiving gifts requires at least 2 hours of gameplay before claiming the rewards.
Mystery Gift - How To ReceiveEarn Merit Points By Finding Lost Items Online
In line with the new Merit Point system, players can purchase evolution items in the Trading Post. But farming for Merit Points requires an internet connection to find the location of lost items.
How To Increase Merit Points - Farming GuideHow To Play Online Multiplayer
Requires Internet Connection
Players need to connect to a stable internet connection to access the online features in-game, Connecting to a stable connection also helps in preventing sudden disconnection especially during trades.
Subscribe To Nintendo Online
There are some features available for Nintendo Switch Online Members only. It is suggested to subscribe to Nintendo Online to get some of the features in the game.