Summary
It seems as though somePokemon-related news could be happening on Friday, October 4, so franchise fans should keep an eye out.Pokemonis one of the biggest entertainment franchises of all time, and so it makes sense that new content is released on a constant basis.Pokemonfans always have new cards to buy, shows to watch, and new games to play.
The nextPokemonvideo game is scheduled to release on October 30 in the form ofPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, whilePokemon Legends: Z-Ais in development for the Nintendo Switchwith a 2025 release planned. It seems that anotherPokemonvideo game announcement of some kind could be happening in the relatively near future, and it will apparently be tied to theDetective Pikachuspin-off series.
An officialPokemonaccount on Twitter recently pointed out that October 4 marks thefirst anniversary ofDetective Pikachu Returns, the Switch sequel to the original 3DS game. The tweet teased that there may be “some exciting news” to share on that day, presumably related toDetective Pikachu Returns, but it’s really anyone’s guess as to what that may be. It seems unlikely that a sequel will be announced, but maybe fans will be treated to a free update or paid DLC of some sort. The news could also be nothing that substantial, and soPokemonfans should definitely keep their expectations in check.
Pokemon Teases Detective Pikachu-Related Announcement for October 4
The originalDetective Pikachugame was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2018. A narrative-driven adventure game,Detective Pikachuhas more in common with something likeAce Attorneythan it does with traditionalPokemongames, but it has still proven popular enough to justify theSwitch sequeland even a feature film adaptation.
TheDetective Pikachumovie was the first attempt at a live-actionPokemonfilm.Detective Pikachuearned mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $450 million against a $150 million budget. There were expectations for aPokemonlive-action movieto do a lot better than that, but one has to imagine that theDetective Pikachubranding is ultimately what held it back in the long run. Even so, there are reportedly plans for aDetective Pikachusequel, though that has yet to materialize.
There’s a possibility that the news on October 4 is related to the long-awaitedDetective Pikachumovie sequel, but fans shouldn’t hold their breath. Whatever the announcement on October 4 is, it seems like it’s directly related toDetective Pikachu Returnson the Nintendo Switch.Pokemonfans will just have to keep an eye on October 4 to see what’s in store.
Detective Pikachu Returns
WHERE TO PLAY
Solve mysteries with Detective Pikachu in this new Pokémon adventureIn this new Pokémon game for the Nintendo Switch™ system, unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu and his human partner, Tim Goodman. When a jewel theft occurs, the case sets this great detective duo down a path filled with mystery. Why did Tim’s father, Harry, go missing? What is causing the Pokémon-related incidents around Ryme City? Answer these questions and more by searching for clues, investigating scenes, and using your case notebook to make deductions.Get help from Pokémon! Talk directly with Pokémon to gain information and get to know their distinct personalities.Take a closer look: Search for clues, investigate scenes, and use your case notebook to make deductions.Teamwork: Use some Pokémon’s special skills, like Growlithe’s sharp sense of smell, to uncover clues.
