Question: are pokemon sword and shield different games?
Answer: "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" are two versions of the same game, a long-standing tradition in the Pokémon series. ... Still, both games share the same story and gameplay experience. Though "Pokémon Sword and Shield" will have lots of new Pokémon, not all of the franchise's 800-plus creatures will appear in the game.