Unleashing the Power: Why Another Pokémon Legends Game Must Come First!

After the breakout success of Pokemon Legends: Arceus as a spin-off to the main series, Game Freak should consider expanding the Pokemon Legends series by including Pokemon Black and White. With DLC releases in 2023 and the impending completion of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, fans are already speculating about what's next for the series, including theories about Gen 10 and the tradition of Pokemon remakes. There are concerns about whether Game Freak will once again delegate the development of Black and White's remakes to a third party and if this would affect the possibility of a follow-up to Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Given the immense popularity and success of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, it would be a missed opportunity for Game Freak not to leverage its latest spin-off, much like they did with Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and Pokemon Ranger. This series not only allows for the exploration of Pokemon history, revealing new insights into the myths and origins of each region, but it also frees up valuable time for Game Freak to focus on developing fresh ideas and content, rather than investing it all in remaking older games. Just as Pokemon Legends: Arceus delved into Sinnoh's past alongside Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the same approach could be taken for Black and White.

Pokemon Legends Supports The Series Remakes

The announcement that ILCA would be developing the remakes of Diamond and Pearl received a mixed reception. However, this decision allowed Game Freak to focus on other Pokemon projects. Pokemon Legends: Arceus, with its unique historical setting and exploration of the series' past, became a successful game. Both the spin-off and the remakes share the same regional backdrop and were released together.

Game Freak may have discovered a winning formula by combining remakes with new games. This approach allows them to continue releasing remakes alongside new generations and also explore the history of previous regions in greater detail. Pokemon Legends: Arceus, for example, introduced very few new Pokemon but still provided a nostalgic and story-rich experience that added context to modern games set in the same region.

Pokemon B/W Remakes Would Benefit from a Pokemon Legends Tie-In

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Exploring Unova and its rich history in a second Pokemon Legends game would not only serve as a perfect tie-in to the remakes of Black and White, but also allow Game Freak to delve into the origins of the legendary Pokemon Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyurem. These origins play a crucial role in Unova's past and could potentially confirm the true nature of these three dragon Pokemon. Moreover, the events and characters in Black and White offer plenty of material to be explored, from the origins of Team Plasma to Unova's civil war.

Furthermore, Pokemon Legends: Arceus already shares a unique connection with Black and White through the character of Ingo. Many ancestral characters appear in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, with some having direct ties to characters like Cynthia, while others bear resemblance to Nurse Joy, as is the case with Peselle. However, Ingo is explicitly confirmed to be the same character from the Black and White games. This could be Game Freak's way of setting up a connection between Pokemon Legends: Arceus and a second game that aligns with the inevitable remakes of Black and White. A second Pokemon Legends game set in Unova would not only provide continuity with the Black 2 and White 2 sequels but also enhance the overall experience of these remakes.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is available now for the Nintendo Switch.