Some details about upcoming Switch title features:

- Mid-battle evolution
- Move-based evolution
- Utilized by Eevee with moves Bounce or Acrobatics
- A special distribution of Eevee with Bounce will occur on game release
- Pokemon that previously evolved by leveling up while knowing a move will have to use the move in battle now to evolve.
- No new Megas, Z-moves, or regional forms
- New combat mechanic focus is move customization
- Animations for moves can be customized outside of battle
- Using certain animations in certain steps affect move's power
- There are multiple options for move to be 100% effective.
- New sets of animations are unlocked by finding key places on the map and by defeating gym leaders.
- Out of combat focus is on discovery.
- Map has many optional dungeons and complicated sidepaths.
- Completing dungeons and exploring certain areas may reward shiny Pokemon, new move animation sets, TMs, Z-crystals, and Mega Stones.
- One Pokemon has a move-based evolution that can only be achieved if a certain animation set is used.
- This region has 3 fossil Pokemon.
- Seasons return. Certain seasons make certain dungeons available.
- In order to progress story, there are "missions" aside from the gym challenge to complete. Missions are reminiscent of Alolan Trials.
- There are also side quests that yield item rewards such as the Destiny Knot and Lucky Egg.
- Only one version. Trading is no longer a focus.