Pokemonfans have been spoiled with content in recent years. The Nintendo Switch console has seen the release of multiple majorPokemongame releases. First came the more casualPokemon Let’s Goremakes of the originalPokemon Yellow. Then camePokemon SwordandPokemon Shield, the first main seriesPokemonreleases on Switch. Now, if rumors are to be believed, remakes ofPokemon DiamondandPearlare up next. And the latest leak hints they may be revealed sooner than expected.
Spanish outlet Pokemon Center states that it has sources close to The Pokemon Company confirming that remakes ofPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearlfor the Nintendo Switchwill be announced in February. No details regarding when in February the announcement will be made, nor what kind of event the games will be revealed at were shared. Fans will just have to wait for further confirmation regarding the rumoredPokemon DiamondandPearlremake announcement.
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But the Pokemon Center does have one other claim to share, in addition to the supposed reveal window. The site claims that their sources also confirmed thatPokemon DiamondandPearlwill take more from the original games than otherNintendo SwitchPokemonremakes. Specifically,Pokemon DiamondandPearlwill feature classic Pokemon capture mechanics, rather than mechanic changes due to the influence ofPokemon GO.
That last rumor is certain to cause more questions than it solves, however.Pokemon Let’s Gotook many liberties compared to the originalPokemon Yellowgame.Pokemonfans were mixed about the changes but appreciated thePokemon Let’s Gogames for what they were. Those core fans would definitely like to seePokemon DiamondandPearl’s remakes be more authentic. Changing how Pokemon are captured is one big change, for sure, and it possibly hints at other big changes.
The reveal window forPokemon DiamondandPearldoes coincide with one other rumor making the rounds. That rumor being that a new Nintendo Direct presentation is planned for the end of February. The event will tie into the25th anniversary ofPokemon, as well as Pokemon Day, which is traditionally held on February 27.
It must be repeated that none of these rumors have credible evidence readily available. They come from unnamed, anonymous sources. Remakes ofPokemon DiamondandPearlhave not been announced. Despite all the rumors and speculation surrounding thenextPokemongames, until they’re officially confirmed by Nintendo or The Pokemon Company, fans should maintain a healthy amount of skepticism about any rumor.
Pokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearlare not yet confirmed to be in development.
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