Summary
- Speculation suggests a new in-game event could be added to Scarlet and Violet.
- It's also speculated that Scarlet and Violet could get ported to the Switch 2.
Rumor has it that Nintendo and Game Freak may still have some plans for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the main series Pokemon games that were released on the Switch in 2022. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are two of the best-selling Pokemon games ever made, but they are also the lowest-rated main series games in terms of critical reception.
Despite this, Game Freak and Nintendo have remained committed to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Post-launch updates worked to address some of the problems that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launched with, and the games have also enjoyed two large-scale expansions. With Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirmed for 2025, many have assumed Game Freak was done with Scarlet and Violet, but as it turns out, that may not be the case.
The hacker behind the massive Game Freak leak has said that they are not going to share Scarlet and Violet's source because there's a new update for the games that has not been released. As explained by Centro Leaks on Twitter, the hacker is concerned that sharing the source code would cause an upcoming Pokemon in-game event to be canceled. Centro Leaks speculates that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet may have a new event on the way that will add a new Mythical Pokemon to the games, and that Switch 2 ports for Scarlet and Violet may be in the works. Centro Leaks stressed that the hacker "hasn't explicitly mentioned that," so fans should take this information with a grain of salt.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet May Have More Content on the Way
- It's speculated that a new event, possibly tied to a Mythical Pokemon, could be coming to Scarlet and Violet
- Switch 2 ports for Scarlet and Violet are also speculated
Pokemon Legends: Z-A being a spin-off means it won't replace Scarlet and Violet in the same way that Generation 10 will, and so it may make some sense for Game Freak and Nintendo to continue releasing new content for the games. If Scarlet and Violet are coming to the Switch 2 console as speculated, then it would make even more sense to freshen up the games and potentially get some hardcore Pokemon fans to double-dip. Alternatively, perhaps Scarlet and Violet could get a "third" game like Game Freak used to release, ala Pokemon Yellow, Crystal, and Emerald.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have notorious performance problems on the original Switch, and so perhaps enhanced ports on the Switch 2 could help turn the games' reputation around. Then again, it's possible that Pokemon fans are burned by Scarlet and Violet and aren't interested in giving the games another chance on superior hardware.
Time will tell what's next for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. In the meantime, Pokemon fans have Legends: Z-A to look forward to in 2025, and the inevitable Generation 10 Pokemon games, though it will likely be years before those hit the market.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 71 /100 Critics Rec: 48%
- Released
- November 18, 2022
- ESRB
- E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- no
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you play Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet hosts 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.
