Systems in the current build

Pokemon Gamma Emerald Features

See what version 1.13.1 includes, from automatic HMs and portable storage to day-and-night encounters and P2P trading.

Cycling Road crossing a bright Hoenn landscape in Pokemon Gamma Emerald
Cycling Road · Hoenn

World and battle features

What is implemented in Early Access

The creator lists these systems on the official release page. Some features are limited while the rest of Hoenn remains in development.

Hoenn rebuilt in HD-2D

The route from Littleroot to Mauville, including every interior, has been rebuilt tile by tile in Unreal Engine 5 while retaining pixel-art characters.

Weather that changes the journey

Weather changes across the overworld and can also affect battles.

Hoenn from sunrise to night

The day-and-night cycle changes lighting, and wild encounters may vary with the time.

Battles with more energy

The custom turn-based system supports abilities, held items, weather, status effects and Gen 6 physical/special rules.

Following Pokemon and automatic HMs

Your lead Pokemon can follow you. Once an HM is obtained, the party handles matching field obstacles without teaching the move.

Trade Pokemon with other players

Peer-to-peer trading lets players exchange Pokemon directly. The story and current battle modes remain single-player.

A Pokemon Center surrounded by trees and warm light in Pokemon Gamma Emerald
Pokemon Center · changing light across Hoenn

Time and weather

Routes change throughout the day

The day-and-night system changes the appearance of towns and routes. Wild encounters may also change with the time.

  • Day and night across towns and routes
  • Weather that carries into Pokemon battles
  • Water, foliage and lighting that make exploration feel alive

Battle system

Turn-based battles rebuilt from scratch

Battles use abilities, held items, weather, status effects and the physical/special split. Early Access currently supports single battles only.

  • Custom Pokemon and move animations
  • Battlefields that match the surrounding location
  • Special presentation for Gym Leaders and major encounters
A Pokemon battle in a detailed outdoor arena in Pokemon Gamma Emerald
Pokemon battle · outdoor arena

More than a new look

Convenience systems in version 1.13.1

Your lead Pokemon can follow you, PC and Box storage are always available, and obtained HMs work automatically when you interact with the matching obstacle. TMs are taught from the Change Move screen.

Berry planting follows a real-time eight-hour growth cycle. Breeding, move tutoring, the Game Corner, trainer rematches and P2P trading are also implemented. Rematches unlock after earning the Stone, Knuckle and Dynamo Badges.

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See the transformation

Compare the original Pokemon Emerald with Pokemon Gamma Emerald.

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