Alright /vp/ ... here it is..... localisation leaker is back and this is what I've got

get it while you can, only posting once

Explanations of the areas marked on the map
>1 these areas are completely explorable
>the larger area doesn't open up until the player has 6+ badges
>cities marked 2 and 3 are the final 2 gyms
>story revolves around house shield and house sword which are based in these 2 cities
>the leaders of each house are the final 2 gym leaders
>4 is the first major city that the PC gets to, via train, skipping most of the map
>you work back down through the map to the main open area throughout the course of the game
>elite 4 is in this city, elite 4 play a major role in the main story, as do all of the gym leaders
>promo Galar map is deceptive, this is a huge pair of games
>5 is safari zone, which uses LGPLGE catch mechanics and encounters
>6 is additional post game region with all artifacts removed from promo map
>stars indicate gym locations
>7 is the long man of wilmington concept, which is sadly NOT explorable

Story explanation
>gym leaders are all either aligned with house sword or house shield
>first 6 gyms can be completed in any order
>final 2 gyms, sword last for shield version and vice versa
>story revolves around house shield or house sword wanting control of Galar Region
>strong north versus south theme
>house shield and house sword both consider themselves following the path of their patron legendary pokemon
>fairly predictable defense and offense concepts for house sword and house shield and their 'grunts' and personas
>elite 4 essentially help the PC unite Galar throughout the story
>large amounts of post game in main city

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