Get Ready for Pokémon Day 2024: What to Expect from the Upcoming Pokémon Presents Event
POKÉMON Day is right around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting the latest Pokémon announcements. With plenty of rumors circulating about what’s in store, let’s take a look at what might be revealed at the upcoming Pokémon Presents event.
Live-service updates – Pokémon Presents
Every Pokémon Presents kicks off with updates and events for its live-service games. These announcements usually include free in-game items, upcoming events, and other new additions for games like Pokémon Café Remix, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Go, Pokémon Sleep, and potentially TCG Live. While these updates may not be groundbreaking, they are always welcome by players.
Worlds reveals – Pokémon Presents
The Pokémon World Championships are set to take place in Honolulu, Hawaii this year, featuring competitive tournaments for Pokémon Go, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Unite, and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Fans can expect to see the exact dates for the event, as well as more information about what’s to come.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Events – Pokémon Presents
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the first mainline Pokémon games to incorporate live-service elements, have been incredibly successful. With regular Mystery Gift giveaways and tera raid events, fans anticipate announcements of new activities during Pokémon Presents. While a significant Mewtwo event was held last year, fans are looking forward to the potential unveiling of a new seven-star tera raid and more Mystery Gifts.
Pokémon movies – Pokémon Presents
Following the successful release of Detective Pikachu and the Super Mario Bros. Movie, fans are hopeful for another Pokémon movie. The sequel to Detective Pikachu was released last year, making Detective Pikachu Returns a strong candidate for a film adaptation. Additionally, fans are eager for announcements related to Pokémon TV shows, short films, and series.
Older Pokémon games on Switch – Pokémon Presents
While it’s less likely, there’s anticipation surrounding potential announcements related to older Pokémon games coming to the Nintendo Switch. The teaser for the event featured music from Pokémon Red and Blue, sparking rumors of these games making a comeback on Switch. Whether they’ll be standalone purchasable games or added for free to Nintendo Switch Online remains a mystery, but fans are hopeful for their return.
Mainline Pokémon games – Pokémon Presents
While it’s unlikely for new mainline Pokémon games to be revealed at the event, considering the recent release of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC, fans continue to speculate. Fans are excited about the prospects of a game involving Johto or Unova, whether in Let’s Go games or Legends games focused on either region. There’s also the possibility of Unova remakes, though the timing so soon after Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl makes this scenario less likely.
With the upcoming Pokémon Day celebrations, fans are eagerly anticipating the reveal of upcoming Pokémon Presents. Stay tuned for more updates on everything Pokémon!
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.