Game Freak had to remake Pokémon models for Sword/Shield - Pokémon Sword/ Shield - Gamereactor

An interview from last month resurfaced after continued concerns about the new game, extending beyond the Pokédex alone.

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No, Pokémon Sword and Shield is not reusing models from recent Pokémon games - Polygon

Petition · Game Freak: Make All Clothing Gender-Neutral in Pokémon Sword and Shield ·

Pokemon Sword and Shield Aren't Recycling 3D Models, Game Freak Confirms - IGN

Pokemon sword shield “3D model reuse” discovered, “# game freak has a lie” trended on Twitter - GIGAZINE

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Aren't Recycling 3D Models, Game Freak Confirms - IGN

Pokémon Sword and Shield fans are begging Game Freak for longer battles - Polygon

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Pokemon Sword & Shield art director leaves Game Freak to start new venture - My Nintendo News

Game Freak claims it is not reusing Pokemon models in Sword/Shield

3DS – Kyle's Korner

Student shows Game Freak how to animate amid Pokemon Sword and Shield criticism - Dexerto

Game Freak claims it is not reusing Pokemon models in Sword/Shield