Pokémon White Version along with Pokémon Black Version were released for the Nintendo DS in Japan, introducing the fifth generation of Pokémon games.
Pokémon White Version was released in North America, allowing players in the region to experience the new features and Pokémon of the fifth generation.
Pokémon White Version was launched in Europe and Australia, completing the worldwide roll-out of the fifth generation Pokémon games.
The Unova region is formed with various cities, towns, and routes. Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom are born from the forces of ideals and truth.
Team Plasma is founded with the goal of liberating Pokémon from human trainers, leading to growing tensions in Unova.
The player character receives their first Pokémon from Professor Juniper in Nuvema Town and starts their adventure in the Unova region.
The player travels across Unova, defeating Gym Leaders and collecting badges to prove their strength.
Player repeatedly encounters Team Plasma members, culminating in battles against their leaders and thwarting their plans.
Player battles N, the enigmatic leader of Team Plasma, who believes in the separation of Pokémon and humans.
Player discovers the truths about Reshiram or Zekrom, legendary dragons embodying ideals or truth.
Player defeats Ghetsis, the true mastermind of Team Plasma's nefarious plans to control Unova by abusing Pokémon.
Player competes at the Pokémon League at the Indigo Plateau, battling strong trainers to become the Champion of Unova.
After becoming Champion, player encounters various legendary Pokémon and optionally challenges the White Treehollow and Black Tower.
