Part One of the highly anticipated Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Teal Mask, has finally been launched. This exciting expansion takes players on a captivating journey to a previously unexplored area called Kitakami, while also introducing them to the prestigious Blueberry Academy. The whereabouts of this renowned educational institution have been a subject of intense speculation among fans, but the new DLC unequivocally confirms its location.
As players embark on The Teal Mask, they soon encounter Ms. Briar, a dedicated teacher hailing from Blueberry Academy. She becomes their trustworthy guide during a captivating field trip to Kitakami, marking the commencement of the first DLC. Through a revealing conversation between Ms. Briar and Jacq, it is disclosed that Blueberry Academy is situated in the Unova region, which avid Pokemon players may recall from the beloved titles Pokemon Black and White.
Located in the Unova region from Pokemon Black and White, Blueberry Academy has officially established its presence. Speculation regarding the DLC's connection to the remakes of Pokemon Black and White has been circulating. The addition of a second DLC set in part of Unova further fuels this speculation. Earlier theories among Reddit users suggested that the DLC would either take place in Unova or serve as a hint towards the remakes. This confirmation validates at least the first part of those theories.
Game Freak has a history of remaking Pokemon games in between the release of mainline entries. The most recent examples include Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which are remakes of the fourth generation. Given that Black and White belong to the fifth generation, it would be reasonable to anticipate these games as the next remakes.
Part 2 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, The Indigo Disk, is set to release sometime later this year.