Pokemon Gen 9 has confirmed. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet was revealed just now at the Pokemon Presents showcase.
The unexpected announcement was made right at the end of the showcase. Surprisingly, we got quite an extensive look at the game, despite this being the first we've ever heard of it. This includes shots of the new region, which shows Pokemon roaming free, and a look at the new starters.
Fans will be pleased to see that Scarlet & Violet look set to borrow heavily from Pokemon Legends: Arceus' gameplay. Expanding on Sword & Sheild's Wild Area, it looks like Gen 9 will be completely open world - or will at least open up the routes in-between towns and cities.
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