As the name implies, past Pokemon games included the Exp. Share item so that members in the party not currently used in battle can earn experience. However, in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, Game Freak has done away with it entirely. All party members are now automatically given experience equally. Some fans were surprised by this since there’s no way of turning it off.

In an interview with Dutch site InsideGamer, director Shigeru Ohmori explained the move. He noted that most players had Exp. Share turned on, and those who want to train one Pokemon at a time can remove everyone else from the party.

Ohmori’s full words:

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North American Pokemon Sword/Shield commercial

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Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield with a new North American commercial. View the advert below.

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Japanese Pokemon Sword/Shield commercial #3

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A third commercial is now online for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Take a look at the new advert for the two games below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield details new items and features, Galar Beginnings online competition

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Following up on today’s new trailer, new information has been shared about some of the new items and features in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Additionally, we have details regarding the first online competition known as Galar Beginnings.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – items and features trailer

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The Pokemon Company just issued a new trailer for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield highlighting some of the game’s items and features. Watch it below.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield – English overview trailer

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Nintendo has published a new English overview trailer for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Take a look at the video below.

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A few more Gigantamax Pokemon leaked for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

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As far as new Pokemon go, pretty much everything has leaked for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. However, information about the games is still emerging. As part of the latest update, we have a look at a few more Gigantamax Pokemon.

Here’s the full set:

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield – full in-game look at the Galar region map

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The latest Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield doesn’t concern actual Pokemon, but the Galar region instead. A full look at the in-game map has now been posted online.

This isn’t quite as spoilery as the new Pokemon reveals, but some may want to preserve looking at the map for their own experience. We’ve posted it after the break as a result.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield – all exclusive gym leaders

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Like past entries, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will each have a few of their own exclusive creatures that can be found in the wild. On top of that though, there’s another aspect to consider: gym leaders. Both versions will also have their own foes to battle.

Stemming from this past week’s leaks, we now have the full listing of exclusive gym leaders in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. That information can be found below along with their types.

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield – all of the Pokemon that have been cut

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Earlier today, we posted a list of all confirmed Pokemon for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. But what about the creatures that didn’t make it? Well, we have a list for that now as well.

Here’s the full lineup: