Get ready to put on your detective hats and prepare for some sleuthing, as Detective Pikachu Returns is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch on October 6th, 2023. Nintendo recently announced the long-awaited sequel to the original game, which captured the hearts of players worldwide back in 2018. To add to the excitement, fans can already wishlist the game, eagerly counting down the days until its release.
The inspiration for Detective Pikachu Returns stems from the success of the Detective Pikachu movie, released in 2019. The film portrayed Pikachu as a wise-cracking private investigator, complete with a gruff voice, and its undeniable charm struck a chord with audiences everywhere. Building on this momentum, the developers decided to create a new game that captures the essence of the beloved franchise.