
After months of teasing, Game Freak and The Pokemon Company finally announced the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC release date during the August 2023 Pokemon Presents, at least for the first half. The Teal Mask, part one of The Secret Treasure of Area Zero, will launch on Sep. 13, 2023, for Nintendo Switch and adds the new region of Kitakami, new Pokemon, and a few new rivals as well.