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The game will take place in the Kalos region

The Kalos region is based on France, with the central city (Lumiose City) sitting in the exact spot where Paris sits in the real world France.

You will be able to customize your trainer





You will also be able to customize the trainer’s outfit and accessories as you progress through the game

There will be “700+” Pokemon available in this game.
New pokemon revealed so far are

The starters

Name: Chespin
Type: Grass
Classification: Shelled Chestnut Pokemon
Info: The Grass-type Pokémon Chespin has a tough shell covering its head and back. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and doesn’t worry about small details.
Chespin in action

Name: Fennekin
Type: Fire
Classification: Fox Pokemon
Info: Searing heat blows from the ears of the Fire-type Pokémon Fennekin. This Pokémon loves to snack on twigs. Fennekin can be temperamental, but it tries to do its best for its Trainer.
Fennekin in action

Name: Froakie
Type: Water
Classification: Bubble Frog Pokemon
Info: The Water-type Pokémon Froakie is both light and strong, making it capable of jumping incredibly high. The bubbles on its chest and back protect it from attacks. Froakie may appear absentminded, but in truth it pays close attention to its surroundings at all times.
Froakie in action

Other new pokemon appearing in the game are

Name: Sylveon
Type: ???
Classification: ???
Info: All that is currently known about Sylveon is that it is a new Eveelution
Sylveon in action




Name: Pancham
Type: Fighting
Classification: Naughty Pokemon
Info: With its trademark leaf always sticking out of its mouth, Pancham tries to intimidate its opponents by glaring at them intensely (although this is rarely successful).
Panchaam in action


Name: Fletchling
Type: Normal/Flying
Classification: Japanese Robin Pokemon (This classification may change)
Info: With a friendly nature and a beautiful chirp, Fletchling is a popular Pokémon among many Trainers. But Fletchling is also known to be ferocious in battle, capable of unleashing relentless attacks!
Fletchling in action

Name: Gogoat
Type: Grass
Classification: Ride Pokemon
Info: Gogoat is so large that people are able to ride on its back. It’s very calm, and can form a strong bond with its Trainer’s feelings when its Trainer grabs onto its horns.
Gogoat in action

Name: Helioptile
Type: Electric/Normal
Classification: Generating Pokemon
Info: Helioptile charges itself by bathing in the light of the sun, providing it with enough energy that it doesn’t need to eat!
Helioptile in action

The legendary mascot pokemon for generation six are

Name: Xerneas (ZURR-nee-us)
Type: ???
Classification: ???
Info: ???

Name: Yveltal (ee-VELL-tawl)
Type: ???
Classification: ???
Info: ???

Another legendary pokemon revelaed for this gen is the new form of Mewtwo

though not technically a “New” Pokemon, it is a new form of Mewtwo that is obtained through currently unknown means.

“Kid Mew” will be appearing in the new Pokemon Movie “Pokemon: Extreme speed genesect: Mewtwo Awakens”

“Kid Mew” in action


The pokedex

The pokedex is divided into three separate categories.
Central Kalos
Coastal Kalos
Mountain Kalos



Gameplay
While the game seems to keep the old top down perspective, they have finally done away with sprites in favor of 3D models!

The perspective is not always top down

It is also possible that the camera angle can be changed manually.

Trailers
trailers featuring game play footage have been released.

Trailer 1

Trailer 2