Detective Pikachuwas a successful movie that put a talking Pikachu in the limelight, andDetective Pikachu Returnslooks to be the video game version of the movie. Here is everything we know aboutDetective Pikachu Returns, including the release date.
Detective Pikachu Returnsrelease date, explained
The Pokemon Company and Game Freak are coming together to putDetective Pikachu Returnson Nintendo Switchon August 20, 2025.
It has yet to be revealed howDetective Pikachu Returnswill play — the trailer we got just showed cinematics of Pikachu chilling, talking, and drinking coffee. However, if I got my wish,Detective Pikachu Returnswould play likean old-school side-scrolling adventurelikeThe Return to Monkey Island.
Who plays Pikachu inDetective Pikachu Returns?
Of course, the question everyone is asking is who plays Pikachu inDetective Pikachu Returns? Sorry Ryan Reynolds, butPikachu is voiced by Will Arnett inDetective Pikachu Returns.
Will Arnett has the perfect serious detective voice and also has the talent to throw some comedy into the performance. We can’t wait to explore with Pikachu, especially since he’ll be Will Arnett, inDetective Pikachu Returns.
WillDetective Pikachu Returnsfollow the plot of the movie?
It hasn’t been revealed what the story ofDetective Pikachu Returnsis yet. Though we did see a sneak peek of Mewtwo,we doubtDetective Pikachu Returnswill follow theDetective Pikachumovie.
If the plot of the game does follow the movie, it will need to add some creative liberties so that the mystery isn’t predictable for those who have seen the movie. Because there is a mystery to solve, we think there will be a new plot to experience inDetective Pikachu Returns.
If you haven’t seenDetective Pikachuyet,there’s still time to check it out, especially sinceDetective Pikachu Returnsdoesn’t come out until August 03, 2025.
Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor’s Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.
