Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will herald the ninth generation of the beloved series and have generated much discussion since their announcement a few months ago. From the Iberian-inspired setting to the cuteness and qualities of the three new starters – Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly – it's a source of much debate, but this extends to if fans will even get the games.

Since this will be the ninth generation it means players have now had long experience with the series, and one fan posed an intriguing question: 'What could GameFreak announce about the upcoming games that would change your mind about whether you're getting or not?'

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They then elaborated on the question with three points: 1. Those who are planning to get Scarlet or Violet – what would have to be added/removed/changed that would prevent them from getting the game. 2. Those who are planning on skipping – same options that would change their minds so they'd now pre-order or buy the game. 3. Those who are on the fence – what information are they waiting on and how would that affect their decision?

Split image screenshots of Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

The poster 'u/ladala99' clarified that they themselves were on the fence but that if every Pokemon were transferrable and useable to Scarlet & Violet or that Exp Share were turned off, then they''d might be swayed.

One commentator said they'd really like a post-game storyline along the lines of Sword and Shield but extended to more than ten battles. Another said that "at this point it really all comes down to I absolutely need a Pokemon game where I don't need to spend countless hours planning ways to make the experience challenging enough to actually justify me using all the built-in mechanics of the franchise".

However, one especially up-voted comment seemed to speak for the general dedication of Pokemon fans. "I'm going to be 100% realistic, they could tell me no more information about the game until it comes out and I would buy it," they said. "I know I will. It's just who I am".

But one fan warned: "If they change the name of Wailmer to 'Balloon Boy' then that would put me over the edge," they said. "I won't tell you which way though", they added (yes, it's a joke).

To read the full thread, you can check it out on Reddit here. Meanwhile, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are due to release sometime later this year.

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