Pokemon Sword Vs. Shield: What Are The Version Differences?

The eighth generation of Pokemon games kicks off this November with the release of Pokemon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch. Regardless of which version you decide to pick up, the core adventure will be the same across both titles, so you can generally expect to encounter the same characters, Gen 8 Pokemon, and story beats whether you're playing Sword or Shield. However, as has been the case since the series' inception, each version will also boast some distinct elements, so the experience w