What Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Ending Means For A Sequel

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus ended on a somewhat questionable note, with a sequel not yet out of the question for fans of the free-roaming Pokémon title. After the player character accomplishes the goals set out for them by Arceus, the Galaxy Expedition Team, and the Diamond and Pearl Clans, players still don't return home or receive a meaningful conclusion to their journey. Unlike traditional Pokémon games where players become the Champion and continue catching different monsters and completing their Pokédex, Legends: Arceus has a unique position in the traditional series. With no Pokémon League and seemingly no way home, Nintendo may not be finished with the prequel series yet.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in Ancient Sinnoh, known at the time as Hisui, shortly after the player protagonist falls from the sky. Arceus has commanded them to meet every Pokémon and equipped them with an Arc Phone to navigate the new world. Discovered by the Galaxy Expedition Team's Professor Laventon, Akari or Rei (depending on the gender chosen) is brought back to Jubilife Village and offered a place in the Survey Corps to earn their keep. Along the way, players must assist the Diamond and Pearl Clans in calming their Noble Pokémon and discover the purpose behind the wormhole above Mount Coronet. Unfortunately, while it takes some time to complete these tasks, the game's ending doesn't provide the same satisfaction as the rest of the journey.

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There are multiple endings to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, corresponding with the main story and the quest given to players by Arceus at the game's start. The main boss is Volo, who has manipulated the player character into