Pokemonfans have been waiting for some kind of announcement alluding to remakes of the fourth-gen mainline titles,Pokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearl. However, no such announcement or direct teaser has ever come from Game Freak or Nintendo, despite it seemingly happening time after time.
The fourth generation ofPokemongames are widely beloved by fans thanks to the new Pokemon added, memorable NPCs, and creative locations. Many would agree thatPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearlwould greatly benefit from modern enhancements given by the current generation of Pokemon, as well as generations that have come before it, and that’s why there’s such a deamnd for it.
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The only thing going against the hopes for the fans is in how the generation 3 remakes were released back in 2014. WhilePokemon: Let’s Go, PikachuandPokemon: Let’s Go, Eeveewere released in 2018 with them serving as remakes for thefirst generation ofPokemon, some fans might worry that thePokemonremakes are looping back to the beginning with a generation four remake being shelved for now. However,Let’s Gois a completely different beast altogether.
While the lack of news and the fan speculation on sequels to theLet’s Gogames can be very disheartening for those hoping for Sinnoh remakes, it’s too early to lose hope. Before the release ofPokemon Omega RubyandPokemon Alpha Sapphire,Pokemon HeartGoldandSoulSilverwere released in 2009. With the Hoenn remakes being released in 2014, there was a solid five years between remake releases.
The current gap between remakes is six years, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no chance for a remake to come. However, this gap is still worrying. Especially considering the current pandemic, the odds of an announcement forSinnoh remakessoon is unlikely for 2020; however, if these remakes are in pre-production or proper production, news may come in 2021.
Players should also keep in mind that the Crown Tundra DLC forPokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldis still in development, taking up some of Game Freak’s time and resources. Remakes of previous generations are always are considered to be a part ofPokemon’s main line of games, meaning that it may need just as much time if not more than the other mainline games.
The integration of features and Pokemon added after the fourth generation would definitely eat up a lot of development time in both pre-production and normal production due to the struggles of trying to implement improvements as well as keep the original feel of the games intact. Possible changes to the contests ofPokemon DiamondandPearlas well as the possible implementation ofSwordandShield’s wild areas would also be elements that could cause announcements to be delayed.
There would be a lot offan expectations for Sinnoh remakesif they were released, especially considering the criticism towardPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield. However, fans can only hope thatDiamondandPearlare treated with the respect they deserve and aren’t so far off that they become nothing more than a pipe dream. It may seem less likely by the day, but the fan demand is high and Nintendo knows how badly fans want this.
