Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC release time: When can you play The Teal Mask?

It won’t be long now until the first DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will be released, so you’re probably wondering about the release time and when you can play The Teal Mask. Well, look no further, because we’re here to break down everything you need to know.
The Teal Mask is the first DLC coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as part of the The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansions. With this DLC, you can expect to find an assortment of new Pokémon to catch and places to explore.
So, read on for everything you need to know about The Teal Mask coming to the game, so you can be as prepared as possible.
When is The Teal Mask DLC released in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
The Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is releasing globally from Wednesday, September 12, 2023. However, owing to various time zones, it may be a slightly different date and time depending on the region you’re in.

Below, we’ve broken down all the essential time zones that you can expect to play the game:
Time Zone |
Release date & time |
Pacific Time (PT) |
September 12, 6PM |
Central Time (CT) |
September 12, 8PM |
Eastern Time (ET) |
September 12, 9PM |
UK Time (BST) |
September 13, 2AM |
Central Europe (CET) |
September 13, 3AM |
Japan (JST) |
September 13, 10AM |
Australia (AET) |
September 13, 11AM |
When is The Indigo Disk DLC released in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
The Indigo Disk DLC will be released on Thursday, December 14, 2023, for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Whilst we don't have an exact time as of yet, we'll be updating this guide as soon as we know more.

So, while you’re waiting to play this second exciting expansion, you’ll have plenty of time to thoroughly enjoy The Teal Mask DLC, especially now you know the time of its release.
That’s everything you need to know about when you can play The Teal Mask DLC in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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