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New Postgame Content
Version 2.0 adds a new postgame battle, extra Necrozma lore, 10 Legend Donuts, and a previously unobtainable Pokemon.
Pokemon Nova RPGXP Fangame
Explore Ultra Space in Pokemon Nova
Pokemon Nova is an open-world widescreen RPGXP fangame set in Ultra Megalopolis from Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, focused on story, puzzles, and exploration.
Open World
All 1025 Pokemon
Postgame Included
25+ hours Story Content
20+ Rank Leaders
v2.0 Latest Version
RPGXP Fangame Type
Completed Status
July 16, 2026 Last Updated
Windows PC Main Platform
English + Spanish + Chinese Languages
Latest Update
What changed in Pokemon Nova v2.0
The latest update expands the postgame and adds several quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback.
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Better Storage and Battles
Sort boxes by Pokedex ID, species name, level, or type. Raids are less restrictive, and Rank Battles now reward Exp Candies instead of direct EXP.
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More Forms and Languages
Version 2.0 adds many previously unobtainable Pokemon forms, two more Cosmog, and a Chinese translation alongside English and Spanish.
Main Features
A full adventure through Ultra Space
Pokemon Nova combines open-world Ultra Space exploration with story, puzzles, Rank Leader battles, Pokemon collecting, and the mystery of the stolen light of Ultra Megalopolis.
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Open-World Ultra Space
Explore Ultra Space in an open-world adventure built around story, puzzles, discovery, and Pokemon encounters.
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All 1025 Pokemon
All 1025 Pokemon are obtainable, with an in-game diploma available for players who complete the collection.
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20+ Rank Leaders
Challenge more than 20 Rank Leaders, with each major battle showing its type specialty and maximum team level beforehand.
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Postgame Included
Continue after the main story with postgame activities, including additional content expanded further in version 2.0.
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English, Spanish & Chinese
All three languages are included in the same download and can be selected in-game. Chinese support was added in version 2.0.
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25+ Hour Adventure
Enjoy 25+ hours of story content built around exploration, puzzles, progression, and Ultra Space discovery.
Story
Recover the stolen light from Necrozma
Pokemon Nova lets you become a member of the Ultra Recon Squad and explore Ultra Space in an adventure focused on story, puzzles, and exploration. Help recover the stolen light from Necrozma while discovering the mysteries of Ultra Megalopolis.
Open-world adventure through Ultra Space 25+ hours of story content All 1025 Pokemon obtainable 20+ Rank Leaders to challenge Postgame content included English, Spanish, and Chinese in one download
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Open-World Ultra Space
Explore wide areas, find treasures, discover Pokemon, and move through Ultra Wormholes in a story-focused adventure.
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Rank Leader Challenge
Face more than 20 Rank Leaders and climb through the Ultra Recon Squad with type-based battles and team preparation.
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Story and Puzzles
Follow a story-focused adventure through Ultra Megalopolis and Ultra Space as you work to recover the stolen light from Necrozma.
Characters
Meet the people of Pokemon Nova
Start with Lami or Nari, meet the Ultra Recon Squad, and discover the characters revealed by PhionGames.
Lami
Selectable protagonist
Lami is one of the two selectable player characters in Pokemon Nova. If you do not choose her, she appears as your companion instead. She is described as the canon protagonist.
Protagonist Companion Player Character
Nari
Selectable protagonist / canon companion
Nari is one of the two selectable player characters. If you choose Lami, Nari becomes your companion. Nari is described as the canon companion.
Protagonist Companion Player Character
Poipole
Starter Pokemon
In the Ultra Recon Squad, everyone begins their journey with Poipole. The starter Poipole has a special 1 in 100 shiny chance.
Starter Ultra Beast Shiny Chance
Leader
Leader of the Ultra Recon Squad
Leader is the head of the Ultra Recon Squad. Since his name matches his position, no one is quite sure if people are calling him by name or title.
Ultra Recon Squad Story Support
Miss Ella
Ultra Recon Squad secretary
Miss Ella is the Ultra Recon Squad's trusty secretary. A jellyfish-like creature started following her everywhere until she finally adopted it as her pet.
Ultra Recon Squad Secretary
Branch Chief Faba
Species recollection data chief
Branch Chief Faba is in charge of species recollection data and provides the Ultra Megalopolis with Poke Ball technology.
Technology Poke Balls Ultra Recon Squad
RPGXP Ultra Space Adventure
Built for story, exploration, and Ultra Space discovery
Download Pokemon Nova version 2.0 for an open-world RPGXP adventure with 25+ hours of story content, Ultra Space exploration, Rank Leader battles, all 1025 Pokemon, 3 supported languages, and postgame content.
FAQ Preview
Common questions
The full FAQ covers Windows and JoiPlay, updates, controls, gameplay, Pokemon availability, shiny odds, technical fixes, and community questions.
Is Pokemon Nova released? +
Yes. Pokemon Nova is released and the current version is v2.0, last updated July 16, 2026. The download page links to the current MEGA download shared by PhionGames.
Is Pokemon Nova a ROM hack? +
No. Pokemon Nova is an RPG Maker project, not a ROM hack. On Windows you extract the game and run Game.exe, so no ROM file, patching tool, or GBA emulator is required.
Is Pokemon Nova free? +
Yes. PhionGames states that Pokemon Nova is free and that paid downloads, fundraising, or people trying to make money from the game itself should not be treated as official.
Where can I play Pokemon Nova? +
PhionGames confirms the game runs on Windows and through JoiPlay. The creator only offers player support for Windows, while compatibility through other operating systems or compatibility layers is not officially confirmed.
Can I play Pokemon Nova on Android? +
Yes. JoiPlay is confirmed to run Pokemon Nova from start to end on compatible Android devices. PhionGames only offers official support for Windows, so JoiPlay-specific problems may need to be handled through JoiPlay resources.
What type of game is Pokemon Nova? +
Pokemon Nova is an open-world widescreen RPGXP fangame set in Ultra Megalopolis. Its main adventure focuses on story, puzzles, exploration, and traveling through Ultra Space as a member of the Ultra Recon Squad.
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