It’s no secret that thePokemonfranchise is not slowing down any time soon. Fans got a chance to try a brand-new take on the series formula in the form ofPokemon Legends: Arceusearlier this year, which was a critical and commercial success. After that release, the next mainline entries in the franchise,Pokemon ScarletandVioletwere announced the following month. Some fans were caught off-guard, but were still hyped nonetheless. This hype was further intensified withPokemon ScarletandViolet’s newest trailer, showing off a bunch of new details.Alongside somebrand-new Pokemon coming to bothScarletandViolet, there were a ton of reveals in this upcoming entry. Fans got a first look at the newest professors that will be guiding them in their journey, along plenty of other NPCs that they can meet. There will also be a new co-op mode where it can support four players, with the games utilizing an open-world structure. Alongside all of that, however, after this trailer was dropped,Undertalecreator and composer Toby Fox chimed in, confirming that he is composing some of the music that will be heard in the game.RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal New Rival CharacterThis was revealed on Fox’s Twitter, announcing that he had the honor of composingPokemon ScarletandViolet’s field music. He stated that after he composed the initial sketch, he gave it to Game Freak, who then proceeded to arrange it. This will result in many variations of the field theme being heard throughout the game, and notes that some of that music can be heard in the trailer.
This is the second time thatToby Fox has composed for aPokemongame, as the indie developer had previously composed a track that could be found inPokemon SwordandShield. Fox confirmed that a few more tracks that he has worked on will also appear in PokemonScarletandViolettoo, and asks fans to look forward to them. He notes that unlike his previous collaboration with Game Freak, his music won’t be “optional.” This is a reference to his last composition only being able to be heard in the Battle Tower ofPokemon SwordandShield, which can only be accessed upon completing the main story.
Many fans congratulatedToby Foxfor his contributions to the long-running franchise, with many excited to hear what he has made for thesePokemongames. Based on his comments, it’s likely he’s composed a battle theme that players will get to hear in the main story, though this is speculation for the time being.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletwill launch November 18 for Nintendo Switch.
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