Summary
According to a leaker, the Gen 10Pokemongames may be set in an archipelago with many islands. ManyPokemonfans are currently speculating about the next generation, and if proven correct, this leak could give some important hints about the setting of the upcoming Gen 10 games.
Pokemondeveloper Game Freak recently suffered a massive data breach, and information about a variety ofPokemonprojects has surfaced. The contents leaked by the attack include some details about Gen 10 games, the source code of titles such asPokemon HeartGold,SoulSilver,Black 2, andWhite 2, and personal data of 2,606 people. The leaks suggest that the Gen 10Pokemongames are currently code-named Gaia, and are in development for both the current Switch and its successor.
Now, a prominent leaker called Centro Leaks revealed that Game Freak is currently planning the Gen 10Pokemongames to be set in “an archipelago of many islands.” Unfortunately, this is the only detail revealed about the setting, and it’s currently unclear how much water traversal will be required during play. The upcoming generation will likely have plenty ofWater-type Pokemonin case this leak is confirmed, though.
Pokemon’s Gen 10 Games May Be Set in an Archipelago
Pokemonhas already had games set in archipelagos before. In Gen 7,Pokemon Sun and Moonwere set in Alola, a region inspired by Hawaii. After the leak, gamers on social media started to speculate about the setting, and an Ancient Greece-inspired region quickly became a popular theory among the fanbase. In any case, gamers should take both the leak and the speculation with a grain of salt and await Nintendo’s official announcement.
Regardless of the setting, it is very likely that Gen 10Pokemongames will be successful. Released in 2022, theGen 9 titlesPokemon Scarlet and Violetwere a big hit, selling over 24 million units and overcoming classics such asPokemon Gold and Silver, which attests to the current popularity of the franchise. With the next game possibly being a cross-gen release, it’ll likely sell well.
It’s currently not known when the Gen 10Pokemongames will be released, but it’s virtually guaranteed that it will be after the launch ofPokemon Legends: Z-A, which is set to debut in 2025.Several leaks aboutPokemon Legends: Z-Ahave surfaced recently, indicating that Mega Evolutions will return to the game after being absent since Gen 7, and that the starters of the new title will be Treecko, Tepig, and Sobble.
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