[Released] Pokémon Sol Version (Beta/Demo Released! Full Main Game Story!)

[Bguy7]

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Welcome to the celestial land of Tenno! Known for its futuristic technology and advanced space program, the Tenno Region thrives thanks to the ambitions and benevolence of Team Planetary, an organization dedicated to the region's betterment. You start your Pokémon journey in the Tenno Region like many other trainers, but soon you and your childhood friend/rival witness a more sinister side of Team Planetary. They steal property and take Pokémon, all supposedly in the name of saving the region. Can the ends justify the means? As the only witnesses to these heinous acts in a region that idolizes the villains, it's up to you to stop them while striving to become the Tenno Champion. Blast off on an out-of-this-world journey of astronomical proportions!

Pokémon Sol Version is a fan project that aims to create a traditional Pokémon experience using Pokémon Essentials on RPG Maker XP. It is a part of the Cosmic Quest Project, and is technically the "third version" to the hypothetical Luna and Terra Versions. Currently released is a work-in-progress beta test/demo. What's a beta/demo? I explain in detail here. The main campaign is essentially complete and you can play the entire story up until the credits roll, but there is currently no post-game content. That will come in future updates, as discussed here. But, feel free to keep on exploring the region and completing missed optional content until then.

Trailers
(New Trailer as of 7/3/25)

Other Trailers Available Here

Features​

• 136 brand-new custom Pokémon (in addition to over 250 returning Pokémon from all generations)
• New Mega Evolutions
• New Regional Variants: Tennoan Forms
• Over 100 new moves and over 50 new abilities for new and old Pokémon alike
• An entire new region to explore, filled with a variety of unique locations
• A traditional Pokémon story, including a Pokémon League and evil team
• An expansive post-game story (Future Update)
• Light-Type Pokémon
• New mechanics, such as double abilities, combo-typed moves, and more
• Challenging boss battles against non-Pokémon entities and powerful Legendary Pokémon
• The Battle Final Frontier. It's the Battle Frontier, but in space (Future Update)
• The return of the Pokémon World Tournament, with more characters than ever before (Future Update)
• And so much more!

Check out this link to read a series of articles that goes into behind-the-scenes explanations and examinations of many of the new aspects, features, and mechanics.

Screenshots

More Screenshots

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If you need help getting things working after downloading from this link, see here for instructions.

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As this is a work-in-progress beta build of the game, expect to find glitches and other issues. Please report any issues you come across while playing. You can report them here, or send me an email at [email protected]. As much information as you can provide on the context of the issue, as well as screenshots if possible, is very helpful. If there's an error message, a picture or copy of the exact message would be of great assistance. The game's error log, with a list of all error messages you've received can be located in your file explorer under Users>[Your Name]>AppData>Roaming>Pokémon Sol Version. AppData is only visible if you first click the "View" tab, and then check the box labeled "Hidden Items." From there, you can copy and paste the exact error message, with the newest errors on the bottom. As an unreported game crash could happen at any time, I recommend saving your game often to avoid losing progress, especially after story events and difficult battles.

Spoiler: Known Issues

• Sometimes the game will crash when transitioning from the opening movie to the title screen. If this happens, you can simply relaunch the game and skip the movie to circumvent the crash.
• A handful of Tenno Pokémon are still a work in progress and do not yet have certain graphics. For a complete list of Pokémon missing some or all of their graphics, see here.

Mystery Gift
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Sol Version will have a rotation of Mystery Gift giveaways. To learn how to unlock the Mystery Gift feature in Sol Version, see here. The currently running Mystery Gift is a Shiny Larvesta with a special sun-themed move set. Only available until August 3rd, 2025!

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For more updates and details, as well as further content from the land of Tenno, such as an anime-styled fan fiction based on the story of Sol Version, visit the Cosmic Quest Website!​

Spoiler: Credits

Team:
Bguy7/Yuni Oha
ChaosProjectAuthor

Tilesets:
Bguy7/Yuni Oha
ChaosProjectAuthor
Kyle Dove
Speedialga
Spacemotion
Alucus
Pokémon-Diamond
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KKKaito
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Alistair Tileset
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Citrine Tileset
Dawn Tileset
Evolina Tileset
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NT
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RadicalRaptr
Endrasa
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Cyanide
Magiscarf
PkmnAlexandrite
aveontrainer
carchagui
DormDude
TheFloofyPanthar
princess-phoenix
LotusKing

Overworld Character Sprites:
ChaosProjectAuthor
Bguy7/Yuni Oha
Dewitty
Chocosrawloid
Kymotonian
milomilotic11
Neo-Spriteman
Help-14
Kid1513
Pokegirl4ever
cSc-A7X
Vanilla Sunshine
PurpleZaffre
Maicerochico
Wergan
Boonzeet
KyleDove

Battle Sprites:
ChaosProjectAuthor
Gen VI: DS-Style 64x64 Pokemon Sprite Resource
Gen VII+ Pokémon GBA Sprite Repository (64x64)
Smogon Sword and Shield Sprite Project
Amethyst
Jan
Zumi
Bazaro
Koyo
Smeargletail
Alex
Noscium
Lepagon
N-kin
fishbowlsoul90
princess-phoenix
DatLopunnyTho
Conyjams
kaji atsu
The cynical poet
LuigiPlayer
Falgaia
Pikafan2000
Lord-Myre
The-King-Of-Roads-X
Mak
leParagon
Curaban
Azira
Mashirosakura
Katten
Jinxed
Ezerart
Lichenprincess
BiggusWeeabus
ChromusSama
Brioche
KRLW890
Loafus022
Sopita_Yorita
Lennybitao
Scept
Travis
MrEoncito
IDesbas/Angy
I'mBadAtStuff
SkidMarc25
Mesayas
PorousMist326
Z-nogyroP
zlolxd
elazulmax
mangamanga
Vanilla Sunshine
Wergan
KyleDove
Beliot419
PoffinCase
MechanicalApe464
Hyo-Oppa
Akuma-Tsubasa
Duncapham

Attack Animations:
Bguy7/Yuni Oha
Reborn Team
StCooler
DarrylBD99
WolfPP
Ardicoozer
riddlemeree
BellBlitzKing
KRLW890
Nut0066
Toxillian
QuahogTheCreator
Lcorp
Shashu-Greninja

UI:
Bguy7/Yuni Oha
Akizakura16
Xtreme1992
DeepBlue PacificWaves

Other Sprites:
Lichenprincess
LDEJRuff
LenSho
Nezzy

Pokémon Cries:
Bguy7/Yuni Oha
ChaosProjectAuthor
Arnie Jr P3D
SViper
Jianmingyong
PersuerNL
Jaizor11

Plugins and Scripts:
Deluxe Battle Kit
Lucidious89
Animated Pokémon System
Lucidious89
Golisopod User
Luka S.J.
Modular UI Scenes
Lucidious89
Derxwna's Custom Vs. Transitions System
DerxwnaKapsyla
Vendily
Badge Case
Roei
Generation 9 Pack
Caruban
Cinematic OP
KronicRespawn
DiegoWT's Starter Selection
DiegoWT
[F2P] Gen 4 Battle Entry Animations
PikachuMazzinga
Brawligator
Fly Animation
KleinStudio
A.I.R
Innate Abilities/Innate Summary Page
DemICE
Penelope
Lucidious89
Sonicover
Location Signposts with Background Image
PurpleZaffre
LostSoulsDev/carmaniac
Golisopod User
ENLS
spaceemotion
TechSkylander1518
Marin's Footprints
Marin
Jony
Modular Title Screen
Luka S.J.
MQS
ThatWelshOne_
mej71
derFischae
Marin
Overworld Weather Enhancements
DerxwnaKapsyla
rainefall Portraits
rainefall
v21.1 Hotfixes
Maruno
Voltseon's Pause Menu
Voltseon
Golisopod User
ENLS
Pokémon Select
FL
Roaming Icon on Map
FL

Pokémon Essentials v21.1:
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
Inspired by Flameguru
With Contributions From:
AvatarMonkeyKirby
Boushy
Brother1440
FL.
Genzai Kawakami
Golisopod User
help-14
IceGod64
Jacob O. Wobbrock
KitsuneKouta
Lisa Anthony
Luka S.J.
Marin
MiDas Mike
Near Fantastica
PinkMan
Popper
Rataime
Savordez
SoundSpawn
the__end
Venom12
Wachunga

MKXP-Z:
Roza
Based on MKXP by Ancurio et al.

RPG Maker XP:
Enterbrain

 

[Patricipa]

Why is there no one here?
Is this game complete?
How hard is this one?
Is there a Togepi?

 

[Bguy7]

Why is there no one here?
Is this game complete?
How hard is this one?
Is there a Togepi?

Sorry for not responding right away, the system didn't send me a notification about your post.

The game's main story is complete, but I still need to polish things before it's ready to release. When I do release it next year, it will be a demo/beta test featuring the entirety of the main game, but not any of the post game yet. The post game still needs time to be built.

For difficulty, I am aiming for something that still feels like a real Pokémon game, so it's not going to be intensely difficult, but it will be slightly on the more difficult side of the spectrum, unlike the more recent Pokémon games.

Togepi is not in the regional dex, but it will be available in the post game.

 

[Patricipa]

Sorry for not responding right away, the system didn't send me a notification about your post.

The game's main story is complete, but I still need to polish things before it's ready to release. When I do release it next year, it will be a demo/beta test featuring the entirety of the main game, but not any of the post game yet. The post game still needs time to be built.

For difficulty, I am aiming for something that still feels like a real Pokémon game, so it's not going to be intensely difficult, but it will be slightly on the more difficult side of the spectrum, unlike the more recent Pokémon games.

Togepi is not in the regional dex, but it will be available in the post game.

That's okay - I am patient person.^^

Oh! Can I stream your game, when you have completed the main story? Or is this not for Twitch?

I like it a little bit challenging - not so unfair, like many creaters do it. I want to play a game, not work.^^'

Only after? My poor heart..., but I will manage to play without my darling little sunshine. ;-)

 

[Bguy7]

That's okay - I am patient person.^^

Oh! Can I stream your game, when you have campleted the main story? Or is this not for Twitch?

I like it a little bit challenging - not so unfair, like many creaters do it. I want to play a game, not work.^^'

Only after? My poor heart..., but I will manage to play without my darling little sunshine. ;-)

I don't mind if you want to stream it. If you end up streaming the beta/demo, I'd appreciate you making sure your audience knows its not a complete product, so bugs and errors expected to occur, and that the game will be polished even more before final release, but otherwise, no problem.

 

[Patricipa]

I don't mind if you want to stream it. If you end up streaming the beta/demo, I'd appreciate you making sure your audience knows its not a complete product, so bugs and errors expected to occur, and that the game will be polished even more before final release, but otherwise, no problem.

Okay.^^

And they know, that Fangames can be rich with bugs. ;-) I streamed some.^^
I like to give creators some support, so that more people wants to play their game.^^

 

[Bguy7]

We're only four months away from the beta/demo release of Sol Version! I've been celebrating 2025 as the Year of Tenno in honor of the upcoming release, as well as the upcoming end of my Cosmic Quest story. One of the ways I'm celebrating is with a series of articles detailing the various aspects, features, and mechanics that make Sol Version unique. These Sol Version: Behind the Scenes articles are a deep dive into the aspects, how they work, and why I made things the way I did. They'll also usually come with new screenshots of the game. My plans are for these to usually come out every other week leading up to the release of Sol Version. If you're interested in reading some behind the scenes information on Sol Version, you can read all of the articles here.

As of making this post, I've written two of these articles: HM Upgrades, which explains my stance on HMs and what I do to improve them, and The Light-Type, which explains how I originally came up with the new type and why I believe it's a justified inclusion (despite what some may argue).

 

[Patricipa]

Yay!^^

I've ended one game today and the other one may be finished the next time, so I really have time for your game. ;-)

 

[Bguy7]

Not a major update, but I did want to share that last week I posted a sprite animation for my Cosmic Quest fan fiction. While this is not directly related to Sol Version, it was created using Sol Version's engine, assets, and some existing maps, so it might still be worth taking a look at if you want a further glance into Sol Version. You can watch it here.

Also, the two most recent articles in the Sol Version: Behind the Scenes series is one focusing on both Dual-Type Moves and Signature Moves and a slightly different one telling the origin story of how Sol Version went from the imaginary whims of a child to what it is today.

 

[Bguy7]

I've got a handful of small updates to share.

As of today, we're a measly three weeks until the release of Sol Version's beta/demo. I am pleased to announce that I have completed all necessary development before it's release. I still have some polish and other preparation work ahead of the release to do, but at this point, baring some unforeseen tragedy, I can promise that Sol Version will hit its July 3rd release date.

Now, with this release so close, I wanted to take a moment to make sure that everyone clearly knows exactly what to expect out of this release so that people know how to temper any expectations. I've been calling it a beta/demo since its not quite entirely a beta test, but it's also not quite entirely a demo. It's a bit of both. Regardless of how you look at it, the game is not in a complete state yet, and I need help getting it to the state. This week's Sol Version: Behind the Scenes article discusses exactly what you can expect out of this release and what I even mean by a beta/demo release. Also, if you were looking to catch up on previous articles in this series, I've created a table of contents page for them here.

Last up, I took last week's release of the Switch 2 as an excuse to touch up Sol Version's cover art and logo. Here's a look, if you're interested:

 

[Dharakjoo]

Oh, so no female protagonist?

 

[Bguy7]

Oh, so no female protagonist?

There is a female protagonist, I just haven't been using her in promotional material because all her sprite assets were lower priority on my to-do list, as I wasn't using them in my own testing. However, they have all been implemented now and are ready for the release. The next trailer I put out will feature footage of the female protagonist as well as the male. I just didn't see a need to mention that gender choices was a feature, as it's completely standard in the actual games at this point, and I've said that this is meant to be a realistic Pokémon game. Sorry if I misled you.

Here's a look at her:

 

[Dharakjoo]

Oh I see.

 

[Bguy7]

It is here! Sol Version's beta/demo is available to play! The download link is available in the original post!

Here's the release trailer for another look at Tenno before you dive in:

Sol Version is also hosting its first Mystery Gift giveaway as a bonus to early players. A special Shiny Larvesta with a Sun-themed moveset is available to download until August 3rd, 2025.

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I hope everyone has a great time playing Sol Version. This game has really been a passion project of mine for the past nine years or so. To be able to finally release it to the public is simply amazing.

 

[WildShiro]

I tried playing but already encountered an error during the pictured scene. Also when would the mystery gift be available in game?

 

[Bguy7]

I tried playing but already encountered an error during the pictured scene. Also when would the mystery gift be available in game?

Thanks for the report. I believe I know exactly what went wrong. Just to confirm, you tried picking Kappaqua, right? I'll try to get a fix for this out within a few hours, but unfortunately I'm too busy to fix it now.

Mystery Gift is available once you reach your first PokéMart, which is at the second town in the game. You have to interact with the sheet of paper on the counter in the mail center side of the mart.

 

[WildShiro]

Thanks, and yes, I did pick Kappaqua.

 

[Bguy7]

I just released a hotfix for two big game-crashing issues.

Changelog:

• Fixed a game crash before battling Cosmo for the first time if the player picked Kappaqua as a starter.
• Fixed a game crash at the Horizoport Meteor Museum during a mandatory story event after getting the phone app on the Pokéssistant.

To update your game, all you have to do is delete the "Pokémon Sol Version" file currently containing your game and download the game again. Your save file will be preserved.

Also, I just wanted to suggest that with the chance of game crashes occurring being realistic, given the beta state of the game, I suggest frequent saving, especially after difficult battles or story events.