Summary
APokemonfan has shared a design for a hypothetical third version ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, calling itPokemon Viridian. The design has an interesting backstory and the concept has led to Pokemon fans missingthird versions ofPokemongames.
Getting a third variant of thePokemongames goes all the way back to the first generation of games.Pokemon Yellowput its own Pikachu twist on the stories ofPokemon Red and Blue, but even before that, Japan’sPokemon Bluewas essentially a remaster of theirPokemon Red and Green, and led to the global release version most fans are familiar with. While the trend of having a third game for each series entry has largely become something of the past, there are some fans who would like to see it return, including this fan artist.
Reddit user EliteRobo04 shared their mock-up of box art for a third entry followingPokemon Scarlet and Violet.Pokemon Viridianhas a green box, as one would expect from the title, and a different version of the legendary Pokemon fromScarletandVioletis on the cover. The artist calls it a mutated Cyclizar, and it borrows elements fromMiraidon and Koraidon. While the Pokemon’s overall build is more similar to that of Koraidon, with a pronounced wheel on its chest and more defined limbs, its face is similar to Miraidon, with an overall more rounded shape. Unlike either of them, it wears a small visor over its eyes.
EliteRobo04 also briefly explained the concept for a third release followingScarlet and Violet. Their idea is that both of theScarlet and Violetprofessors build time machines simultaneously, but operating them at the same time leads to reality changing and fusing the past and the future together. While it’s not clear exactly how the story would play out with such a situation, it is in keeping with the recent direction of games likeScarlet and Violetand evenPokemon Legends: Arceus, which have seen time play a big role in the titles.
Moving on From Pokemon Third Version Games
Unfortunately for fans of the idea, Game Freak is likely already moving on to concepts beyondPokemon Scarlet and Violet. At the moment, fans are looking forward to thenextPokemon Legendsgamewith hope that it will improve uponArceus' formula and not have the same problems asScarlet and Violetat launch.
While some fans still miss the days ofthird entries in thePokemonseries, it seems unlikely at this point that the trend will return.Pokemonhas since moved on to using DLC to further expand games. While there are some pros and cons to both methods, with the rising price of video games, it may make more sense for the consumer to release expansions rather than brand new titles.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
