Pokémon Legends: Arceus is already being streamed on Twitch less than a week before its official release date. Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been the subject of leaks for some time now, as have previous Pokémon games.
Despite the fact that Pokémon Legends: Arceus has not yet been officially released, the entire game’s data has been made public. When Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were released in the weeks before their release, they were also datamined ahead of their release. As a result, the full Pokédex and new Pokémon have been leaked for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, unlike the remakes. If they want to go into the game with an open mind, they should always be on the lookout for spoilers when researching the title online.
Players will have a harder time avoiding spoilers now that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is being streamed on Twitch. There are reports that small-time streamers are showing the game in bursts and quickly stopping the stream before Nintendo notices, according to The Gamer. Streams like these make it more difficult to avoid spoilers, which could be good or bad for players who want to get a head start on the game.
In spite or perhaps because of these leaks, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a hotly anticipated title. When Pokémon Sword and Shield was announced, it was met with controversy for a number of different reasons. The effects of the announcement of the cut National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield can still be felt in current games. Despite this, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has not been the subject of any major controversy. As a matter of fact, some of the game’s leaked information and impressions may have actually helped the game gain more attention.
However, this does not imply that leaks are always advantageous. In the eyes of some, this means they do more harm than good because they can harm those who want to enter a game blindly and experience it for themselves. Spoilers can quickly spread on the internet in this day and age. Nintendo may punish gamers who stream the entire game before the review embargo is broken. However, those who are interested in seeing the leaks may learn more about the game, which could lead them to purchase it. It’s up to the reader to decide whether or not leaks help or hurt Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Either way, the full game will be available soon, and this contentious issue will be put to rest.