The project has been branded none other than Pokemon: Division, admittedly aptly so, and is being helmed by none other than the Swedish game studio Massive Entertainment. Although it’ll be ditching the guns and goons for a more family-friendly take starring Pikachu and friends, a recent press release stated that there will be some, understandably, substantial changes to the traditional franchise’s formula in order to live up to the reputation of its The Division counterpart.
It was also clarified that members from both Nintendo and The Pokemon Company will be closely supervising the immense project. Not willing to disclose too many details on the project, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime had some encouraging words for wannabe Pokemon Masters.
Not to be left out in the cold, Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot also chimed in on the deal, stating that he’s “thrilled” about the newfound partnership.
Since the NX will be both a home and portable console, Massive is also working on a pocket edition of Pokemon: Division called Pokemon: Multiplication – staying true to the dual version launch that the franchise has become so well known for. While details are slim on the titles, there’s no doubt that gamers will need to pinch themselves to make sure they aren’t dreaming after reading this incredibly factual and well-crafted news article.
It’ll still be some time before the games are full realized and in the hands of consumers, but at least Pokemon Sun and Moon will act as welcomed stop-gap in the meantime.
Pokemon: Division will arrive exclusively for the Nintendo NX on April 1, 2017.
Source: Nintendo
