The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet - Nintendo Direct 6.21.23 - Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - Part 1: The Teal Mask

This is an expansion for Pokémon Scarlet, released in 2023 for the Nintendo Switch. It requires the base game and progression past the Treasure Hunt to access. The expansion introduces players to the new Kitakami region, featuring a distinct landscape of mountains, rice paddies, and apple orchards, and centers around an annual school trip. Players will uncover local legends, encounter new Pokémon and characters, and experience the region's festivals. As an expansion, it builds upon the core RPG and turn-based strategy gameplay of Pokémon Scarlet, offering a new narrative and exploration opportunities within the established systems.