The Pokémon Company officially announces Pokémon Sword and Shield, the next main series games for the Nintendo Switch.
The first DLC expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Isle of Armor, is released, adding new areas and Pokémon.
The second DLC expansion, The Crown Tundra, launches, offering new story content, legendary Pokémon, and cooperative gameplay.
The Galar Region is established as a diverse area with various towns, cities, and landscapes, setting the stage for new Pokémon adventures.
The Dynamax phenomenon is discovered, allowing Pokémon to grow to gigantic sizes during battles in the Galar Region.
The Galar League is founded, creating a new championship where trainers compete to become the Champion of the region.
The main character begins their journey in the town of Tubbsbury, choosing their starter Pokémon and aiming to compete in the Galar League.
Player meets Hop, the protagonist's friendly rival and the current Champion's younger brother, who challenges them throughout their adventure.
The player uncovers and deals with Team Yell, a group that supports Marnie but causes disruptions across Galar.
Player encounters the Legendary Pokémon Zacian (Sword) or Zamacenta (Shield), vital to the region's history and the upcoming Galar League challenge.
Player confronts Chairman Rose, who plans to unleash the legendary Pokémon Eternatus to power Galar, causing the Darkest Day. The player stops this apocalyptic event.
The player wins the Galar League, defeating rivals and becoming the new Champion of the Galar Region.
