As of January 9th 2020, paid DLCs are now a thing in Pocket Monsters. Hallelujah!
I'm geniunely hyped for this, because alongside my associate Bolt the Cat from Serebiiforums, I've been waiting for DLC packs to replace the traditional third versions since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Even though I know he and frankly I would too prefer a direct sequel instead, it was obvious GameFreak is unwilling to show that much effort. We also know DLCs were ultimately going to be introduced in Pokémon since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon's director Kazumaso Iwao's statement regarding DLCs.
So, we need to establish a few ground rules here:
*This is likely going to the only Expansion Pass. BotW only had one Expansion Pass with VR compatibility being a free update, and Star Allies' had three waves of free DLC that only lasted a year. Nintendo does not like expanding the lifecycle of the game beyond that.
*Even though all 490 remaining Pokémon will likely be transferrable, they are unlikely going to be all catchable, besides Mythicals you won't be able to catch besides events. There will be a few missing transfer-only Pokémon, which should give us an idea about what will be the next games.
*It is extremely unlikely that this will be the only Gen 8 game, and it is rather unlikely it will be the only non-Let's GO mainline game.
*We know that Switch Pro is coming mid-2020, most likely around September-November 2020, which would tie in with Crown Tundra, BUT there is generally a new game shortly after or before a physical console release. Unless Switch Pro releases in Summer, which is unlikely as the Japanese fiscal year starts in April 2020, there should be a new physical game before April 2021.
*Mystery Dungeon remakes will utilize Mega Evolution, and since Kalos is coming later this year in Pokémon GO, it is probably safe to assume Megas will be coming for Pokémon GO as well, meaning the next game and/or next generation will have to reintroduce them. Since base Switch cannot render them alongside Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon, next games will likely be Switch Pro exclusive, like how Crystal was Color exclusive, whereas Gold and Silver were available in Game Boy.
With these ground rules established, there are few routes the cookie can crumble:
Scenario I: (most likely scenario, nightmarish)
2020: Expansion Pass
December 2020-March 2021: DPPt remakes (Pro exclusive)
March-June 2021: DPPt remake DLC
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario II: (unrealistic, but likely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario III: (realistic, but unlikely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
September 2021: DPPt Remakes (Pro exclusive)
January-June 2021: DPPt Remake DLC
November 2022: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Scenario IV: (extremely unlikely)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Regardless how things go, Gen 9 will be more than likely Pro exclusive.
Stuff regarding how Gen 9 will be discussed after DLC is fully released and datamined
I'm geniunely hyped for this, because alongside my associate Bolt the Cat from Serebiiforums, I've been waiting for DLC packs to replace the traditional third versions since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. Even though I know he and frankly I would too prefer a direct sequel instead, it was obvious GameFreak is unwilling to show that much effort. We also know DLCs were ultimately going to be introduced in Pokémon since Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon's director Kazumaso Iwao's statement regarding DLCs.
So, we need to establish a few ground rules here:
*This is likely going to the only Expansion Pass. BotW only had one Expansion Pass with VR compatibility being a free update, and Star Allies' had three waves of free DLC that only lasted a year. Nintendo does not like expanding the lifecycle of the game beyond that.
*Even though all 490 remaining Pokémon will likely be transferrable, they are unlikely going to be all catchable, besides Mythicals you won't be able to catch besides events. There will be a few missing transfer-only Pokémon, which should give us an idea about what will be the next games.
*It is extremely unlikely that this will be the only Gen 8 game, and it is rather unlikely it will be the only non-Let's GO mainline game.
*We know that Switch Pro is coming mid-2020, most likely around September-November 2020, which would tie in with Crown Tundra, BUT there is generally a new game shortly after or before a physical console release. Unless Switch Pro releases in Summer, which is unlikely as the Japanese fiscal year starts in April 2020, there should be a new physical game before April 2021.
*Mystery Dungeon remakes will utilize Mega Evolution, and since Kalos is coming later this year in Pokémon GO, it is probably safe to assume Megas will be coming for Pokémon GO as well, meaning the next game and/or next generation will have to reintroduce them. Since base Switch cannot render them alongside Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon, next games will likely be Switch Pro exclusive, like how Crystal was Color exclusive, whereas Gold and Silver were available in Game Boy.
With these ground rules established, there are few routes the cookie can crumble:
Scenario I: (most likely scenario, nightmarish)
2020: Expansion Pass
December 2020-March 2021: DPPt remakes (Pro exclusive)
March-June 2021: DPPt remake DLC
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario II: (unrealistic, but likely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Let's GO Crystal (Pro exclusive)
Scenario III: (realistic, but unlikely according to current standards)
2020: Expansion Pass
September 2021: DPPt Remakes (Pro exclusive)
January-June 2021: DPPt Remake DLC
November 2022: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Scenario IV: (extremely unlikely)
2020: Expansion Pass
January-June 2021: Expansion Pass 2
November 2021: Gen 9 (Pro exclusive)
Regardless how things go, Gen 9 will be more than likely Pro exclusive.
Stuff regarding how Gen 9 will be discussed after DLC is fully released and datamined
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