Knowing how to start the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC is key to getting into the game’s new content. Not all expansions allow players to jump in at any time, as many require players to hit some sort of mission or level first. Here’s how far you need to be in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to start the Teal Mask DLC when it comes out on September 13.
How far do you have to be to start the Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?
In order to start the Teal Mask Part 1 DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you first have to start the Treasure Hunt in the base campaign. This will occur around three or so hours after starting, but this is not true for everyone, as it is a little dependent on how fast you blaze through everything. This happens after you join the Naranja or the Uva Academy, which are in Scarlet and Violet, respectively.
The Treasure Hunt is a way both of the games group together its more freeform quests. This isn’t just a race to clear the gyms and get all the badges like a lot of the older entries.
However, this strategy of only clearing part of the base game will not apply to Part 2: The Indigo Disk, the next part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC. The Indigo Disk will only be playable after you have completed the main story of the base game as well as all of The Teal Mask’s campaign. The Indigo Disk DLC is not slated to release until winter 2023, so this may turn out to be quite an ask for those who have not pushed through and hit the credits for both parts, as it is a much bigger time commitment.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC Access FAQ
A: To start the Teal Mask Part 1 DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you’ll need to first initiate the Treasure Hunt in the base game. This typically occurs about three hours into the game, though it can vary depending on your pace. The initiation happens after you join either the Naranja Academy in Scarlet or the Uva Academy in Violet.
A: The Treasure Hunt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is not solely about racing to clear gyms and collecting badges like in older Pokemon games. Instead, it groups together more open-ended quests, offering a different kind of gameplay experience.
A: To play the Indigo Disk DLC, you must complete both the main story of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and the entirety of The Teal Mask’s campaign. The Indigo Disk DLC is scheduled for release in winter 2023, and given that it requires completion of both the base game and the Teal Mask campaign, it may be a substantial time commitment for players.
