POKÉMON Gen 4 Gets Their Remake and More in New Pokémon Presents
Pokémon fans got a treat today with The Pokémon Company’s Pokémon Presents. This 20-minute event shared some fun news for fans while highlighting the 25-year phenomenon that has been Pokémon. I really loved the opening video that highlighted I think every Pokémon thing ever to some degree. I do wonder if it missed a couple of things, but it got a lot of the spin-off games included in there.
The first thing that got shared was another look at New Pokémon Snap. I am personally very excited for this game. Is that a new butterfly Pokémon or am I just forgetting one? The game looks gorgeous, and I cannot wait to play it. We also learned that we’ll get to edit the photos that we take of our favorite Pokémon before sharing them with your friends online. New Pokémon Snap will be available for Nintendo Switch on April 30 with pre-orders now live.
We then got to see some news about events happening tomorrow for Pokémon Day. These span Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon GO!, and more. Check the video below for all the details.
The third announcement was a pretty big one about the video games. Diamond and Pearl fans are finally getting their wish with remakes of their beloved games. I love the overworld artwork for these remakes. They look so cute! Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are releasing Late 2021 on Nintendo Switch! Interesting enough, these remakes are being developed by ILCA. The locations and Pokémon seem to be unchanged, presenting a faithful recreation for fans.
We then got a look at another story. Pokémon is getting a new open world game set in the past of the Sinnoh region. I can’t help but compare it to Breath of the Wild which is pretty crazy. Is this the Pokémon game that I’ve been dreaming of for years? The game seems to feature Cyndaquil, Rowlet, and Oshawott. Of course Arceus is involved as well. Pokémon Legends Arceus is the title for this game, and it will launch in early 2022. I am so freaking excited for this game. In Pokémon Legends Arceus, you’ll choose one of the three starters previously mentioned and then go out into the world and try to create Sinnoh’s very first Pokedex. There will be turn-based battles as well as the ability to throw Poke Balls in an open world environment. This game looks so awesome!
I know everyone was wanting the Gen 4 remakes, but for me, Pokémon Legends Arceus stole the show and is what I’m most excited for now. What has you hyped the most?