Palworld's Success Puts Pressure on Pokémon's Next Move
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Palworld's success puts pressure on Pokémon to deliver a high quality game after recent rough releases like Scarlet and Violet.
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Fans are divided on what they want next - a Black and White remake, new Legends game, Let's Go Johto, or something else. Each has pros and cons.
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Recent Pokémon games feel like unfinished "proof of concepts" with unmet potential due to technical issues and lack of polish.
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Palworld's popularity shows fans desire a polished monster collecting game, fueling comparisons between it and modern Pokémon games.
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Whatever Gets announced at the upcoming Pokémon Presents will be judged in context of Palworld's success and viewed as the next chapter in Pokémon's trajectory.