Game Freak is considering a new massive direction for the series
Throughout its long history, the Pokémon franchise has explored numerous different genres — from fighting games and mystery detective titles to MOBAs. However, one of the formats most desired by fans has never officially appeared in Game Freak's portfolio. According to the latest data leaks, the studio may be preparing a true revolution for upcoming releases.
Influence of competitors and experiments with MMO
Following the significant success of projects with a similar open-world concept, the developers feel the need to offer players something significantly more massive. New rumors surrounding project codenames point to the possibility of integrating MMO elements and in-depth online interaction that goes far beyond traditional raids or simple pocket monster trades.
Among the key expectations for the franchise's upcoming games, the following aspects are highlighted:
- A full-fledged living open world with a shared presence of players on a server.
- Deeper systems for real-time interaction and cooperation between trainers.
- Optimization for the capabilities of the new Switch 2 console to support large-scale sessions.
For now, The Pokémon Company has not officially commented on the leaks, but the development direction indicates the franchise's readiness for bold changes in the future.
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