Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Space-Time Distortions May Establish a Unique Alternate Universe
Nailing down a consistent timeline for the Pokemon universe has never been simple, even discounting manga and anime adaptations. A few mainline games serve as direct sequels, such as Pokemon Gold and Silver taking place a few years afterRed and Blue. Yet this isn't consistent given Ultra Sun andUltra Moon are alternate retellings of Sun and Moon's story; not to mention Ruby and Sapphire's 3DS remakes being set in their own unique universe with access to Mega Evolution. Pokemon Legends: Arceus seemed like a straightforward prequel at first glance, but this was not the case.
Early marketing for Legends: Arceus sold it as chronicling historic events for the Sinnoh (then-Hisui) region some decades prior to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions. Ancestors of popular characters from modern Pokemon titles appear, both for Sinnoh residents and visitors from afar — such as Lian resembling Unova Gym Leader Clay. Yet historical accuracy is thrown out the window thanks to people and items displaced by space-time distortions, which could make Legends: Arceus the beginning of a new branching timeline. Spoilers for Pokemon Legends: Arceus ahead.
The Best Features in Pokemon Legends: Arceus That Should Return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
A lot of discussions following Pokemon Legends: Arceus' release this January centered a potential subseries retelling historic events in other regions. For example, a Pokemon Legends game in Kanto and Johto could portray events surrounding the Burned Tower's destruction in Ecruteak City. Meanwhile, a Hoenn-based Pokemon Legends game could do more with the ancient Draconid tribe established in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Another interesting route Game Freak could consider when developing a sequel is to
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