Questions about Pokemon Nova

Yes. Pokemon Nova version 1.0 was released on June 20, 2026. The download page includes the creator-provided MEGA download link.

No. Pokemon Nova is an RPGXP fangame for Windows PC, not a ROM hack. You do not need a ROM file to play it.

Pokemon Nova is created by PhionGames, who has also made games such as Pokemon Relict, Pokemon Reminiscencia, and Realidea System.

No. This is a fanmade Pokemon Nova RPGXP Fangame website. It is not connected with PhionGames, Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc.

Pokemon Nova includes English and Spanish in the same download. You do not need to download a separate version for another language.

Pokemon Nova is mainly supported on Windows PC. It can also run on Android through JoiPlay, but Windows PC is the safest recommended platform.

Yes. Pokemon Nova can run with JoiPlay on Android. Android users should extract the game folder and add it through JoiPlay.

iPhone and iPad are not currently supported. Avoid fake iOS downloads, mobile installers, or APK-style pages claiming to provide an iPhone version.

Linux or Mac compatibility through tools like Wine or Whisky is not officially confirmed. The safest supported platform is Windows PC.

Yes. Controller support is confirmed, including visual input support for keyboard users, Xbox-style controllers, and PlayStation-style controllers.

Pokemon Nova is an open-world RPGXP fangame with linear story progression. It focuses on Ultra Space exploration, puzzles, story, and Rank Leader challenges.

No. Pokemon Nova is not a roguelike. It is an open-world game with linear story progression and Rank Leaders.

Pokemon Nova includes 25+ hours of story content, with postgame content included.

Rank Leaders are Pokemon Nova's version of major progression battles. The game includes more than 20 Rank Leaders to challenge.

Yes. Postgame content is included, and the game lists post-story activities in-game.

Yes. ALT is the default speedup key.

Pokemon Nova is slightly harder than an average official game, with properly built teams while still being approachable for most players.

A nuzlocke is possible if you create rules that fit the open-world structure. Before major battles, the game tells you the type specialty and maximum level of the opponent's team.

No official randomizer is planned. Pokemon Nova is open world, and Pokemon can be found across the world without needing randomization.

All 1025 Pokemon are available to obtain in Pokemon Nova. The game also includes an in-game diploma for players who want to catch them all.

Yes. Mega Evolutions are included. Mega Pokemon without confirmed abilities use the abilities from their normal form to keep things close to vanilla behavior.

The base shiny odds are 1 in 4096. There are in-game ways to improve shiny odds, such as the Shiny Charm and raids.

Everyone in the Ultra Recon Squad starts with Poipole. The starter Poipole has an increased shiny chance of 1 in 100 and has custom content made for it.

Download the Windows PC ZIP file, extract it, open the extracted folder, and run Game.exe. Do not run the game directly from inside the ZIP file.

Some antivirus tools may show a false positive because RPG Maker fangames can use a custom executable or icon. Only download from trusted creator-provided links and avoid unknown installers.

No. Pokemon Nova is not a ROM hack. You only need the game folder and the executable on Windows PC, or a compatible JoiPlay setup on Android.

Yes. Streaming Pokemon Nova is encouraged by the creator's FAQ.

Lami and Nari are the selectable protagonists. The character you do not choose becomes your companion. Lami is the canon protagonist and Nari is the canon companion.

Yes. Pronouns are chosen separately from the player character. Options include she/her, he/him, they/them, and it/its.