The original Detective Pikachu was a surprise hit when it originally came out, introducing fans to a new sleuthy version of the franchise’s most iconic mascot. With the original game’s success, we’re getting a new sequel, Detective Pikachu Returns, and fans of the original will want to pre-order the game to ensure they can grab a copy. Nowadays, most games feature a set of pre-order bonuses, which gives players some exclusive rewards for pre-ordering the game early. Read this guide to find out what the pre-order bonuses are for Detective Pikachu Returns.
The sequel will see you return to Ryme City with the same swaggy, brutish Pikachu that helped you through the last game. The sequel will see Tim Goodman and Pikachu finding the answer to numerous mysteries; a great jewel theft, the disappearance of Tim’s father, and various Pokemon-related incidents happening around Ryme City.
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Pre-order bonuses for Detective Pikachu Returns
Unfortunately, for those who have pre-ordered the US or other versions of Detective Pikachu Returns, there aren’t actually any pre-order bonuses to look forward to. The game, releasing on October 6, won’t be offering players any sort of pre-order DLC or physical goodies if you pre-ordered the game, so you’re sadly out of luck if you’re expecting some sort of pre-order prize. This is in contrast to other Pokemon games that often provide a bounty of pre-order rewards, such as in-game items, cosmetics, or free Pokemon.
If you happened to pre-order the game through Pokemon Center Japan, there is actually a special Pokemon card that players will receive as a pre-order bonus. This card pictures Detective Pikachu riding a Growlithe, as well as a special Detective Pikachu figurine. Unfortunately, this bonus was only available to those who ordered from Pokemon Center Japan.
Detective Pikachu Returns launches on October 6 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
