The Pokémon Company has officially announced Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon versions in today’s Pokémon Direct.
The two games will launch in 2016 Holiday for 3DS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmzDL1l3Fag
Pokémon Sun & Moon are compatible with Pokémon Bank and Pokémon can be transferred to Sun and Moon from the Virtual Console games. It will also be possible to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon X & Y and ORAS, using Pokémon Bank. The games will be playable worldwide in 9 languages.
The official site has confirmed that Sun and Moon will arrive with “a new world, new Pokémon, and new adventures to discover”. New Pokémon and region/s are confirmed! In addition to this the press release for the UK specifically states that Sun and Moon are a “new generation of Pokémon game”.
For those with a keen eye: the trailer appears to tease a new bird Pokémon with a similar appearance to Fletchling.
Reminder guys: don’t just stay in the comments, the article DOES get updated every so often. 😉
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So that bird thingy might be either a Woodpecker or a Cardinal
I would love a woodpecker pokemon
I think it’s a woodpecker for sure.
Yeeeees! I was about to say woodpecker! Come on gamefreak we need this!
Definitely 😀 I’m so excited :3
WOODPECKER GRASS/FLYING OR STEEL/FLYING
This trailer made me cry :’). I’m so excited for the new games to come out.
Did someone notice, that the trainer who’s seen in front of this White building in the trailer to sun and moon looks like Red ?
also i keep hearing a ton about a Blastoise in a firetruck where’s that
Here 🙂
So does anyone think that with Pokemon Day tomorrow we will get maybe more information? I’m glad we got confirmation, but I really would’ve liked some actual information.
Technically it’s already Pokemon Day in Japan, so I guess this is it.
Oh yeah, I forgot about time zones.
Unless there’s something more at the end of the day.
That’d be great, but with this huge announcement I really don’t know…
More will come next months or at E3 at the latest
I would love to get new informations, but I think we won’t get news until the next batch of corocoro arrives
Ughhhhhhhhhhh 10.5 months away
Don’t worry, we’ll have hype announcements to feed us in the mean time, no more dry news periods ahead, the hype train has left the station! (and there’s lots of fun to be had in the waiting!
Though if they could like not leak 70% of the pokédex or all the megas beforehand that would be nice… No actually that would be normal, and not being idiots with the marketing. Please think smart gamefreak.
This is the best time of the year. When a pokémon game is announced people start to discuss, spread rumours and even create things.
10.5 XD? You know that Holiday season is always around Thanksgiving, which means that the games might come around November :). but still we have 9 months to go
There is no Thanksgiving like in the USA in Japan, so I don’t think the Japanese would call Thanksgiving “Holiday season”.
Christmas season starts in November. There’s three months with three holidays in a row. I would suspect it comes out in November because of Christmas shopping.
Yeah okay, November makes sense actually because of the Christmas shopping like you said
Yay working at Toys R Us
I forgot to tell you that ORAS for example took less time because it was based of the engine of X/Y. This basicallly means that we get a 3DS game which has a new engine
So did GF run out of colors and letters???
I for one am glad they go a different way, the names sound amazing to me.
nope just they are just trying to keep things varied.
Totally, I am so mad111! Im compianing to gamefreak abuot this
Just so you know, they haven’t done blood types yet. /kappa
More like they’re trying to vary a bit, but this makes these sound like generic fangames IMO.
Ehhh, true, but I kinda like the names 😀
I agree! These titles sounds horrible. Like, AZ would’ve been so much better. I do not support Moon and Sun.
SoO overratde leik forreal
I like them… It makes people wonder about them even more.
I was being sarcastic by the way. Honestly I’m really excited for these games. #TeamMoon
So did GF run out of “colors”, “gems”, “letters” etc. joke’s so old I don’t know why people keep saying it.
Because no matter what name GF gives their games ppl will alway try and find a “way better one” so I just wanted to get out the way so later when more stuff come out ppl won’t complain about the name
It’s annoying, really. In my opinion these names are one of the best choices the could have made.
I don’t mean to be the person shutting everyone down, but we only see two 3D models in the whole trailer? Everyone’s talking about an improvement of the 3D, but the Pokemon Center (while looking like a really cool design) looks to be in the same engine as X and Y. The giant white building we’re seeing is only a painting.
If these are indeed gen VII I honestly doubt we won’t get at least some kind of visual upgrade, it’s always been like that in the past.
I’m not saying we won’t get a visual upgrade. I just can’t agree with everyone stating that the 3D looks so improved upon based off that trailer. A lot of people are claiming visual similarities to Kalos, but most of that probably comes from the game being made on the same animating/programming engine.
However, I will say–based off the unfinished new pokemon model–that it looks like they are improving the Pokemon models themselves. It looks a lot smoother than what we currently have.
My guess is that the main improvement in 3D will come in the form of maintaining frame speed, reducing lag, in battle when the 3D function is turned on.
Yeah fair, I’d definitely agree with that. I just doubt they wouldn’t at least build a new engine, but I guess they could heavily improve the old one like you’re suggesting.
The only reason I would think they aren’t using a new engine is the NX rumors. I’m thinking of sun and moon a lot like Black/White… Those games (and their sequels) were sort of the last effort of the DS. If the NX rumors are true, and it IS a combination of mobile and console gaming; Pokemon would be making a move onto that system. If the NX were to be released this year, there’s a high probability they could be simultaneously developing a whole new engine for that while making one more generation with their current engine to keep the fans satisfied during the weight…
All of this being my speculation and wishful thinking of course. 😉
Hello, old friend?
Oh, my god! I was waiting to see if someone–anyone!–would remember me.
Should I sound really pretentious and be like: Yes, it is I, King Anteros returned from the great, mysterious abyss that was my absence.
Ahaha, I sort of just read your name and didn’t think anything of it. Then I read it again and remembered a conversation I had with PJ about what happened to you. 😉
A conversation about what happened to me?? I’m touched. I was remembered! :’)
Here’s the short story: When I was on here all the time before, I was very sick and basically bedridden. Once I was well enough to go back to school, I sort of just threw myself into it. I’ve been very busy with classes, teaching, and relationships. Now, I’m graduating this Spring, hopefully heading off to Grad school shortly after.
Very conveniently, I don’t have classes on Fridays this semester. So, I woke up early for the direct, and this news was TOO good to note start commenting here again.
Ahaha, he did tell me I believe. This was sometimes in 2012, right?
Glad it’s all been going well though! 🙂
(Also glad of that convenient coincidence haha!)
Yep! I went back to school in Fall ’12. 🙂
I can see your point. I dunno for certain if it is an improvement
Man, #TrainersSoLightSkinned. There were only two black players in the entire video.
Don’t bring racism bullshit here. I will ban you.
Threatening to ban someone over a small criticism is a bit of an overreaction.
Are you joking? If so, that wasn’t funny, and you didn’t make it clear enough that you weren’t serious.
INB4 the rumour mill goes full speed. It always seems to do that when the hype train starts for real.
It wouldn’t be a new Pokemon game without some major rumors :3 It’s what makes this season super fun while we are waiting for the game 😀
I honestly can’t wait.
Serebii seems confident that these are Gen 7 games, but I’m still not sure. I’m still getting a very strong Kalos feel from what little we got.
I believe the promo video is posturing S&M as Gen 7 games. Since it mentioned the years of release of the first games in a gen, up to and including 2013 for X&Y and 2016 for S&M.
But it still could involve Kalos, who knows?
Not only what Malco said, but it can still be connected to Kalos, inspired by it, but still be a new region since it is next to it. :3
Sort of like Kanto and Johto? I guess I could see that.
That’s what I’ve been thinking since XY came out and people thought Kalos was like Kanto. I thought that in the future a Johto-like region would be next that is next to Kalos :3 Could be southern France or any other country this time though 😀
I think Southern France and Germany are the two likely candidates now. Shall we check Masuda’s recent flights?
Heh heh heh.
Totally 😛 Check his Twitter people for clues!
He has been to Germany lately
Would love a region inspired by Germany c:
Imagine if we get the johto starters in the beginning of the games along with their mega stones! Uughhh this is going to be amazing
Exactly
I’m so hyped. I’m sure the trucks have some sort of function, perhaps the taxi service I’ve wanted for years so HM Fly isn’t needed as much?? They wouldn’t have emphasised them that much if they aren’t going to be used in game. Also the models look amazing, people look a lot taller and more real. Can’t wait to see what battles look like. Hopefully Pokemon run up to each other, and there are specific reactions for each Pokemon getting hit with different moves. So much more I want to post lol. Onto another year of waiting for CoroCoro leaks and speculation! Welcome back old Pokejungle 🙂
Well, these trucks don’t look like taxis, they look like an ambulance, a pickup truck (maybe a construction truck?) and a fire truck. But who knows?
And those people models do look amazing 😀
I would hope so, battles would be awesome if it was like that.
It’s great to be back 😀 <3
The ambulance really interests me. I don’t want to be able to call them to heal your Pokemon in routes. That would make the games too easy. Maybe it’s like a side activity, driving round helping Pokemon? lol I have no idea. Anything can happen. I’ve missed this kind of speculation
That would be awesome, like a little mini game to help wild Pokemon or even other Trainers. I would be doing that constantly, if that was the case.
But would that mean the hero is old enough to drive or will they have to be escorted?
Hmm most likely escorted. But having an older protagonist would be cool.
One possibility is that this formalizes the random trainers that heal you in X&Y before/during caves and stuff. So instead of some random ace trainer or ranger healing you up, why not have one of these ambulances parked.
That’s a great idea, and maybe instead of “blacking out”, and ambulance takes you to a Pokemon centre? Idk
Or you still black out, but respawn at the ambulance. Also possible.
Ooooo I love that idea <3 That way you don't spend a good amount of time going back to where you last left off.
That’s a really good idea. Very convenient
I think all these vehicles and stuff is about making the world less simplistic and more realistic, in a pokémon way of course, so with things like using blastoise on fire engines for example. I’m really excited if they’re gonna do more coherent world building, the world in pokémon games always felt like a weird abstraction of reality rather than a truly coherent modern world, especially compared to the anime.
True, this does feel very modern, with the cars and all <3
I agree. Dunno why but I really like the Blastoise fire truck idea lol
Oh and idk if anyone said this already but yet again “Pokemon Rainbow” debunked for the second time.
Actually it is confirmed apparently. Niji A is Sun and Niji B is Moon.
Im just saying the name of the game.
If those were indeed the working titles, we should definitely take “rainbows” into account when speculating.
If anyone has been or lives in Southern France or Germany, maybe they can recognize the “Water Hotel/Gym” as a landmark or something?
Just a shot in the dark here.
I don’t want to be TOO hopeful, but the architecture of that building does look very similar to the architecture found along the French Riviera… Most notably, Nice.
It doesn’t resemble any specific landmarks that I remember, but it does have a similar look to it.
Exactly what I was going to say! Reminded me of Nice too. As for a landmark that looks like this, there is none.
Let’s hope for a game set in Southern France.
http://www.luxriviera.com/specific_files/6/7/4/4/5/accueil_luxriviera_french_riviera05.jpg?update=20131202162601
Thanks for the lead. Here’s a good example. It even has the palm trees!
This is so cool! I’m hoping we get another set of starters and all
Upon rewatching the Direct, I noticed that in the screenshot that shows the building and the Horsea fountain, you can see a tropical tree in the background. And when I thought of the tropics, my first thought was the lackluster battle resort from ORAS. But then I also remembered the Strange Souvenir from XY that resembled a tiki head of sorts. I don’t know if any of these can be tied together, but I’m placing my bets on an island based region. (Probably won’t be the case but oh well)
Palm treee does not mean an island. Florida has palm trees everywhere, but es not an island 😉
I know, I’ve just always wanted a region of islands ever since I saw the Orange Islands. :p
True, maybe one day!
I live in Florida too, I can confirm it is not an island.
Though the strange souvenir being tiki like and tropical trees, that could be something 🙂 maybe that’s the item that let’s the sun and moon legends fuse to become the Eclipse pokemon
South America?
The screenshot of the cars and trucks seems interesting to me. We’ve never had such emphasis on vehicles in the past, beyond a couple basic models, could there be some sort of driving system in the game?
And if it is set in Germany, it could relate to the Autobahn
Vehicles battles.
Reminds me of Fossil FIghters Frontier, since they moved to battles on vehicles.
When will the learn? Shaking up battling TOO much never ends up making a hit. While battles on vehicles sounds pretty awesome, it would just be another gimmick battle destined to begin and end with its introduction region (e.g. triple battles/rotation battles, sky battles…)
Gotta say though, I’m loving how cute that little Blastoise looks riding in the back of a firetruck.
True, it’s what happened to Fossil Fighters Frontier, it felt very gimmicky, although I still love the game
THINK OF THE CHAOS. THINK OF THE CRASHES.
Need for Speed: Pokemon
Fast and furious (gen) 7
POKEMON GAMES ON AUTOMOBILES!
It’s the new card games on motorcycles.
Screw the rules, I have battles on vehicles!
<3 I love YGOTAS :3
Me too, in America!
I would love that <3
Look at the pictures of water type Pokemon on the building (refresh for image). I’m positive this is a water type gym.
It can also be some sort of aquarium
Oh HELL yes, aquariums are like my favorite thing
That’s a likely possibility. With the new graphics I’d like to see what an aquarium would look like inside.
Imagine the Pokemon in the aquarium swimming in 3D. In BW2 it already looked great, imagine how it would look like now…
The aquarium in ACNL really captured the feeling of an aquarium for me, I hope that’s how it is with this assuming it is one
What about both? THe gym is the aquarium, you battle trainers while walking around and at a certain point, the gym leader is there ready to battle you.
Who said anything about walking? Why not swim in the aquarium instead? 😉
Truuueeeee <3 It would be nice. Although, it would be kind of scary if there were Sharpedos in the tank we are swimming in
I would love to swim with Sharpedo(s) and Carvanha(s) 😛
Good luck with that 😛
I don’t need luck 🙂
Let’s hope only Magikarps and Finneons swim there 🙂
Maybe wailord as well 😀
I’d still be scared as hell with that Pokemon swimming next to me.
Es harmless though :3
And Feebas 😀
I’m still banking a spa. The girl has a suitcase. You don’t really bring those to an aquarium or gym
not unless you’re GOING TO KIDNAP A FISH
Fish kidnapper on the loose
She’s team rocket!
:O
Return of Team Rocket!
This time, they’re going after fish Pokemon.
THE HORROR!
you are evil minded my friend
From the angle, it looks more like a hummingbird or woodpecker. I like it 🙂
It was kinda jarring how they spend 1 min talking about new languages instead of a full trailer. It’s very gamefreak to do that sort of thing hahah.
The new poke looks cutish like Torchic met Fletchling.
I need the starters.
What if the bird is a starter? Woodpecker grass/flying final evolution?
I would ask you can I get it in real life. *_* Could be great. I always wanted a grass flying starter. Something pegasuz alike. But woodpecker sounds good as well.
After some years of lurking, I have finally joined the party. The hype will not/cannot be contained, after all. And y’all are just way too much fun around here when things get all out crazy like this.
Here’s to a year full of 7th Gen awesomeness yet to come!
Welcome! As a recent newcomer myself, I can say it adds a lot to the hype this site creates. Taking part in discussions is a lot of fun.
Yeah, it’s a lot more fun to experience the whole thing with others who also love it! So hyped 😀 And thank you!
I know! No problem, enjoy your time!
Welcome! Enjoy your stay and if there’s anything you need… Something.
I’m staff member everybody secretly wishes they were. (Maybe)
Thank you! I love the staff here so kudos to you, mate!
Oh, do explain! Other staff such as who?
You and PJ? The ones I’m familiar with. I’m sorry if I’m missing anyone I should mention lol
Ahaha, there are more. Just some haven’t been active for a while and the active one mainly sticks to translation.
Glad you love us ahah!
I remember seeing others a while ago but I don’t recall the names? I noticed one has showed up again recently btw! But I don’t remember the name now either xD and how not to love you guys?! You spoil us with all the fresh updates and all! I make some Aerodactyl screeching sounds every now and then when PJ shows up on my phone 😀 can’t wait for a whole year of fun stuff! (I haven’t actually played anything after BW2 because I haven’t managed to afford a 3ds or any of the games yet… *sobs* but maaaaaybe in time for Sun and Moon? here’s hoping)
Ahaha, ummm. Of the current team… Uhh. I think it’s Ozymandis, Dicie and… That’s it? I have no idea haha. That was probably Kriffix you saw, he does a lot of translating.
Ahaha, that’s sort of…cute?
Welcome 😀 This place is awesome, just letting you know. 🙂
I’m confirming this statement indeed. Awesomeness galore in here 🙂 thanks!
https://36.media.tumblr.com/90900ea5af9e0d6cba47a299bde681d8/tumblr_o35w6d0hTV1skoy7ho3_500.jpg woodpecker interpretation courtesy of Sylvaur on Tumblr
AWwwwww <3 SO cute 😀
Aw that’s cute
I bet it’s a bluejay. Fighting/flying.
Or perhaps a Cardinal, just Flying type.