This morning’s Pokemon Presents is just wrapping up and Pokemon fans were certainly in for a treat. There’s a wealth of announcements so let’s get to them.
The largest is that a new Pokemon Snap game is in development for the Switch. Bandai-Namco is handling development but no release date has been shared as of yet.
- Research various Pokémon in their natural habitats and capture Pokémon behaviors that you’ve never seen before
- Explore unknown islands with scenery like lush jungles and tropical beaches throughout your journey
- Take in-game photos to make your very own Pokémon Photodex
Here are some screenshots from Nintendo directly as well as the Snap trailer that debuted in Japan.
There are also notable updates coming to Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Go, and a few new smaller scale Pokemon titles on the way.
Pokemon Cafe is a title coming to the Switch and mobile phones where you run a cafe for Pokemon.
Pokemon Go will be updated to allow mega-evolutions.
Mega. Evolution. Is coming.
Get ready for Mega Evolution like you’ve never seen it before coming to Pokémon GO! pic.twitter.com/KJqmHVldyi
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 17, 2020
Pokemon Sword and Shield will be expanding via the Isle of Armor expansion and beginning today, you can explore the opening region of the DLC.
Last year, we entered the Galar region for the first time in #PokemonSwordShield.
Today, you can explore the first part of the expansion for these games—The Isle of Armor!
We’ve got a few things planned to celebrate… pic.twitter.com/vIntfZ2AmD
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 17, 2020
Pokemon Smile is a new app that accompanies children while they brush their teeth. You can find more details here.
Lastly, there is additional Pokemon news planned for next week as well on Wednesday, June 24th.
We know that’s a lot to take in, Trainers, but there’s still more to come! Keep your eyes out for more Pokémon news coming on June 24. 😉 pic.twitter.com/qTzCJ73fBR
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 17, 2020
Our Take
It’s certainly a good time to be a Pokemon fan! We’re already seeing the community be overjoyed at the return of Pokemon Snap while hardcore fans will have a lot more to experience with the updates to Go, Cafe, and the Isle of Armor expansion. We’re excited to see what they unveil next week!
