Questions about Pokemon Nova

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.

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.

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.

Pokemon Nova is created by PhionGames. This website is an independent fanmade information site and is not operated by PhionGames.

No. This is an unofficial fanmade Pokemon Nova information website. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by PhionGames, Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc.

Pokemon Nova includes English + Spanish + Chinese in the same download. Chinese translation support was added in version 2.0, so a separate game download is not required for those supported languages.

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.

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.

PhionGames does not currently confirm iPhone or iPad compatibility in the supplied FAQ. Treat third-party iOS installers or unofficial mobile packages cautiously; the creator only confirms Windows and JoiPlay and only offers support for Windows.

Linux and Mac compatibility is not officially confirmed. PhionGames specifically notes that tools such as Wine on Linux or Whisky on Mac may or may not work and that official support is limited to Windows.

No. Pokemon Nova is an RPG Maker fangame rather than a ROM hack, and PhionGames explicitly states that it cannot be played on 3DS or GBA.

Yes. Controller play is supported. The game includes visual input prompts for keyboard users, Xbox-style controllers, and PlayStation-style controllers.

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.

Pokemon Nova includes 25+ hours of story content, with additional postgame content available after the main story.

Pokemon Nova has more than 20 Rank Leaders, described by the creator as Gym Leaders in disguise. Before each one, the game tells you the leader's type specialty and the maximum level of their team.

The creator describes Pokemon Nova as only slightly harder than an average official Pokemon game. A nuzlocke can work if you create encounter rules that fit the open world, and major Rank Leader battles show their type and maximum team level beforehand.

Yes, postgame content is included and post-story activities are listed in-game. PhionGames says DLC is not planned, although more Pokemon may be considered in the future when a new generation releases.

Yes. ALT is the default speedup key.

No. The creator's FAQ states that Pokemon Nova has no multiplayer feature.

No. The creator explains that the game is already open world and lets you find Pokemon throughout the world, so it does not use a randomizer system.

Yes. The creator mentions optional 2-vs-2 battles with level and team-size restrictions, along with a few deliberately very difficult optional battles for players who want an extra challenge.

All 1025 Pokemon are obtainable in Pokemon Nova. Players who catch them all can also receive an in-game diploma.

Yes. The creator states that all Mega Evolutions up to the Legends-ZA DLC are included. Mega Pokemon without confirmed abilities use the abilities from their normal forms to stay close to vanilla behavior.

Base shiny odds are 1 in 4096, with in-game ways to improve them such as the Shiny Charm and raids. If a Pokemon is shiny-locked, the game is intended to tell you in-game.

The special starter Poipole has an increased shiny rate of 1 in 100 and has custom content built around it.

Evolution information is available directly from each Pokemon's Summary page in-game, so you can check the requirement without relying on an external evolution chart.

PhionGames says NPCs in the game provide the information needed to locate Pokemon and items. Check the relevant in-game information before assuming an encounter or item is unavailable.

Version 2.0 added many previously unobtainable forms, including cap-wearing Pikachu, Vivillon and Deerling forms, Roaming Form Gimmighoul, permanent Furfrou trims, additional Basculin and Floette forms, Bloodmoon Ursaluna, and more.

Download the game ZIP, extract the folder, and run Game.exe from the extracted files. Pokemon Nova does not require a ROM, patch, or GBA emulator.

Delete the previous game folder and download the new version again. You can keep your screenshots if you want. The creator says save files are stored elsewhere on the PC and carry over automatically.

Controls are changed from the in-game Settings menu. The creator confirms F12 is broken and recommends F7 for soft-resetting instead.

On some high-refresh-rate displays, a minigame can run too fast. Open mkxp.json in the main game folder, set syncToRefreshrate to false, uncomment the fixedFramerate line by removing the two leading // characters, and remove the comma at the end of that line as described in the creator FAQ.

The creator notes that antivirus software can flag Game.exe as a false positive, possibly because the executable uses a custom icon. Only use the creator-provided download link and avoid unofficial installers or reuploads.

No. Pokemon Nova is an RPG Maker project, not a ROM hack. Windows users run Game.exe directly; Android users can use JoiPlay.

The creator's FAQ estimates the zipped game at roughly 250-260 MB. The exact size can change between versions, so treat that as an approximate figure rather than a fixed requirement.

Version 2.0 added a new postgame battle and Necrozma lore, box sorting, more flexible raids, improved legendary gacha behavior, additional obtainable forms, two more Cosmog, new quest rewards, Chinese translation support, and other quality-of-life changes and bug fixes.

Yes. Version 2.0 lets you sort boxes by Pokedex ID, species name, level, or type.

Raids no longer require a specific type on your team. Rank Battles no longer give EXP directly to your Pokemon; after a win, the game gives Exp Candies instead.

Legendary gacha now prioritizes species you do not already own, making duplicate pulls less likely when you are still missing species.

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

Lami and Nari are the two selectable player characters. The character you do not choose becomes your companion. The creator identifies Lami as the canon protagonist and Nari as the canon companion.

Yes. Pronouns are selected separately from the player character. The creator lists she/her, he/him, they/them, and it/its as available options.