After months of speculation and leaks, the gaming community has been treated to the first official glimpse of Pokémon Champions, a new multiplayer battle-centric Pokémon game. This exciting project is the result of a collaboration between Game Freak and The Pokémon Works, a recent joint venture formed by The Pokémon Company and ILCA, the developers behind Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Pokémon Champions is designed to immerse players in the heart of Pokémon battles, featuring the series' signature "core-style battles" and enabling online multiplayer combat. The trailer showcased the inclusion of both Mega Evolution and Terastalization, hinting at a comprehensive experience that spans various types and eras of Pokémon battles.

A significant feature of Pokémon Champions is its integration with Pokémon Home, which will allow players to transfer Pokémon from other games into this new title. This connectivity provides fans with a fresh way to utilize their extensive collections of Pokémon from past generations, breathing new life into their beloved creatures.

Currently in development for both Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms, Pokémon Champions does not yet have a confirmed release date. However, it will be available in Latin American Spanish at launch, alongside other languages traditionally supported in Pokémon games.

Pokémon Champions appears to be the same game that was previously leaked under the name Pokémon Synapse during the "Freak Leak" last year, which exposed a wealth of internal Game Freak information. At the time, it was known that the game was being co-developed by Game Freak and ILCA, with early details suggesting a multiplayer focus. While some speculated it might resemble Splatoon, the final product seems to diverge from that comparison.

For those eager to learn more, you can explore all the highlights from today's Pokémon Presents event right here.