Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetmay have entered its online support stage as of today’s release of the Mochi Mayhem Epilogue, which allowsPokemonplayers to go on a last adventure with all the main characters in Gen 9 and also catch a new Mythical critter called Pecharunt. This event marks the beginning of uncharted territory for what happens in the franchise next, with only rumors and leaks possibly revealing what The Pokemon Company is keeping under wraps. Still, there are likelynewPokemongames to be announced in 2024, probably on Pokemon Day, and then next year things are expected to run their course, with TPCi unveiling Gen 10 games - but the company has a chance to break a massive tradition in 2025.
WhilePokemon Scarlet and Violetin 2024are most likely getting new events, such as special Tera Raid bosses or Mass Outbreaks, possibly akin to the recent ones featuring Dragon-type Pokemon for the holidays, the epilogue does seem like the end of the line for Gen 9. TPCi could reveal bothPokemonJohto and Unova games next, and they would likely take the internet by storm now after all the rumors, possibly becoming the new main project for a little bit. Right now, all eyes are on 2025, when Gen 10 could be announced and released following the company’s typical pattern, but The Pokemon Company could decide to wait a little longer and break the traditional three-year development cycle.
Why Pokemon Gen 10 Might Not Come Next Year
Every Mainline Pokemon Game Released So Far
Pokemongames didn’t necessarily always follow the same pattern over the almost 28 years the series began, but there are consistencies across the board that are hard to ignore for mainline games. These areall the mainlinePokemongamesand when they launched:
This list doesn’t take into account third-version games as well as spin-offs, and the release dates are referred to the United States' own, rather than the original Japanese launch windows. It also doesn’t consider Pokemon Red and Green’s 1996 Japan-only release, despite it being the true start of the series.
Pokemon’s 3-Year Release Pattern Explained
There is a clear pattern ofPokemongames releasing every 3 years or so, sometimes needing more time in the oven and launching a new title after 4 years, instead. This became particularly apparent since Gen 6, which was when every game would finally launch worldwide at the same time. Then, the series began to consistently launch a new title every three years, but this pattern has its costs.
Why Pokemon Might Skip a Big 2025 Release
Namely, in the case of Gen 9, many players were critical of the new games becausePokemon Scarlet and Violet’s performance and technical issuescould made them near-impossible to run smoothly. Ever since then, there have been talks about the developmental process and how it takes a toll on the quality of new games, and the idea has been floated that Gen 10 should take more time to be extra polished.
This might be exactly what The Pokemon Company ends up doing, skipping 2025 entirely for new mainline games, and only focusing on spin-offs or remakes. The reason why it would make all the more sense to break the traditional three-year development cycle is that 2026 will be the 30-year anniversary of the franchise, and launchingPokemonGen 10 gamesalongside that milestone could be huge for TPCi. As such, while it seems like a tradition that’s set in stone now, things could change, and next year there may be no newPokemongames in the mainline series.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
