Like with other recent main series games, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will likely leak via datamines on the internet. Those wanting to hold off on spoilers until the official release date will want to blacklist terms while on social media.
** Pokemon Scarlet & Violet spoilers may be contained below**
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are just weeks away from their November 18 release date, and fans are ready to jump into the adventures of the Paldea region. While many have already pre-ordered their copies to ensure access to the games and early purchase bonuses, others have gone so far as purchasing copies of the game that were obtained before the official release date.
Similarly to Legends: Arceus and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it isn’t surprising that copies of the games have been obtained early. Because the games must be shipped to retail locations ahead of time, it isn’t possible to keep them completely locked away until the day they go on sale.
While obtaining and leaking Pokemon Scarlet & Violet ahead of time can be a frustrating problem for the fans of the series, it does offer curious players a chance to look at the information that hasn’t been present in trailers or other official updates.
Where to find updates about Scarlet & Violet leaks
So far, Twitter users Riddler_Khu and Pory_Leeks have both indicated games have arrived in the US and that copies are now in the mail. On October 30, 2022, Riddler Khu announced that datamines and leaks will likely begin soon.
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Late on November 6, trainers got the first whiff of those leaks. A Spanish user reportedly got their hands on the games early and were spreading screenshots across the internet. This included a number of not-yet-seen pokemon. This is likely just the first of many batches too.
If you don’t want to see the leaks, we recommend not looking at social media — or at least blacklisting certain terms and blocking accounts — until the November 18 release date.
Le Habbening😍
— Zodiac Khuller (@Riddler_Khu) October 30, 2022
How to avoid leaked information about the games
Those looking to keep their adventures in Paldea a surprise will want to blacklist Pokemon tags and creators on social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook. It is likely more games will begin showing up online, and playthroughs as well as breakdowns will also become available.
While Nintendo may ask creators to remove the content, or that it will be taken down by the platforms it is posted on, the best way to avoid spoilers is to stay away from the community until after the release date.