Summary
Nintendo has clarified the mechanics for the new Synchro Machine feature that will be introduced inThe Indigo DiskDLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violet.Excited fans will be delighted that the upcoming innovation, along with othernew mechanics coming to thePokemongames, will work exactly as described.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwill be getting a new DLC titledThe Indigo Disk, which will drop on July 15, 2025. It’s the second expansion DLC afterThe Teal Mask, which released in September, and the second part of theHidden Treasures of Area Zerostoryline pack. One of the new features that has been announced for the DLC is the Synchro Machine, which allows the player to see the in-game world and battle through their Pokemon’s perspective, essentially playing as them.
In a new update,Nintendo has clarified the use of the Synchro Machinea little more. As advertised, the machine can be used with any Pokemon in the game once one progresses far enough inThe Indigo Disk’s story. The lack of restrictions in using the machine removes any doubt that it would only work with a select set of creatures. Nintendo has further clarified that flying Pokemon, when controlled, will take flight if they walk off a ledge, allowing for an actual flying experience in the game. It also works when playing via the Union Circle, letting players and their group of friends explore Paldea as their favorite Pokemon.
ManyPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers are already excited to use the Synchro Machine. Some are already choosing the Pokemon they’ll be spending time as, with others recognizing the potential for memes that this new feature will bring. It’s certainly a novel innovation for thePokemonfranchise, the gameplay of which has remained mostly unchanged throughout the decades. The games have proven to be a great step forward for the series, with some calling for a fewPokemon Scarlet and Violetfeatures to remain moving forward.
That’s not the only big feature coming toPokemon Scarlet and Violetby way ofThe Indigo Disk. Another huge announcement is that the DLC willadd 25 new legendary Pokemon to Paldea, expanding the game’s Pokedex and giving players more possibilities to corral even more impressive Pokemon.
Fan favorites coming toPokemon Scarlet and Violetinclude Generation 1 legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, all Generation 2 legendaries Entei, Raiko, Suicune, Lugia, and Ho-oh, and the Generation 3 trio of Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza, with so much more in the pipeline. It hasn’t yet been made clear how all of these legendary Pokemon will be caught in the game, and whether players will have to jump through some challenging hoops to find them. The roster of upcoming legendaries also includes those of Generation 5, further fueling speculation of aPokemon Black and Whiteremake for current-gen platforms.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
