What to Expect From the Pokemon Franchise in 2022
The Pokemon franchise turned 25 last year, and many exciting things came or were announced throughout 2021, such as New Pokemon Snap or Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. The former was particularly appreciated for its graphics, whereas Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's announcement and subsequent release in November was applauded by those who wanted remakes of Gen 4 games. Also, some players expected the official announcement for Generation 9 due to how special the 25th anniversary of the series was and Pokemon Sword and Shield 2-year anniversary, but this wasn't the case.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus was revealed, however, bringing attention to all the mechanics and features players could expect from a semi-open-world Pokemon game. With only a few days to spare before Pokemon Legends: Arceus is finally released worldwide, there is still a lot to talk about regarding what it's going to entail and the possibility of DLCs coming for it. Still, there is a lot more to look forward to with every new year when it comes to Pokemon, and this year it seems more likely to have some surprises waiting for those who want Generation 9 games to launch sooner rather than later.
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus is likely not going to be the only release for 2022, but it is a big one for the Pokemon series due to how different it looks when compared to mainline titles. One of the most striking aspects of Pokemon Legends: Arceus is that its whole premise is based on the fact that humans and Pokemon live their lives separately, and the entire game revolves around catching Pokemon and witnessing them live in their natural habitats rather than going all out
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