Pokemon SwordandShieldhave two DLC packs: The Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra. But, thanks to rumors, it’s been thought that a third DLC pack for the Galar region games would get released.
No official information has been released about this DLC. Unfortunately, because of thePokemon25th anniversary announcement, these rumors may just be simple fan theories.
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The Third (and Fourth) Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC Rumors
Previously, a theory that players would be able to visit Kalos in an upcoming DLC pack held credence because it’s thought that Kalos and Galar are located near each other. Kalos is based on France and Galar is based on the UK, and visitors in these real-world countries can take the Channel Tunnel to cross the water between the two nations. InPokemon SwordandShield, fans believe there is a similar train that runs between the two regions. And in terms of deepPokemonlore, Kalos and Galar also have a long history, a relationship influenced by the Kalos-Galar War and the Ultimate Weapon.
There was also a rumor circulating a couple of months back that thethird DLC pack would be calledCinder Citadeland other alleged leakers have called it theScepter Sea, or even considered this to be a completely separate fourth DLC. Both suggested the player would be brought to a region based on Wales, which, depending on how it’s looked at, could make more sense than the Kalos-Galar rumor. In past games, players have never been able to travel fromPokemonregion to region. But in Crown Tundra, players are brought to an area based on Scotland, which, like Wales, is located in the UK.
Of course, these rumors were already thought of as highly unlikely, and yet, fans were amped up for the idea. But when taking a look at not only Nintendo’s plans andformal announcement for a 25thPokemonanniversary celebration, it leads to much doubt that any more content forPokemon SwordandShieldmay be coming.
What Pokemon’s 25th Anniversary Means
Just last week, The Pokemon Company officially announced its acknowledgment for the franchise’s 25th anniversary via the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with dancing Pikachus and an unveiling of the official 25th-anniversary logo. No other information has been announced but considering all of the possible plans that Nintendo could have for upcomingPokemongames, there’s reason to think that the company has moved on fromSwordandShield, and is looking onward to what’s in store.
Fans should also take into consideration how heavy-handed Nintendo went with theSuper Mario35-year celebration, which came this year in the form of titles likeSuper Mario Bros. 35,Super Mario 3D All-Stars,Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and more. They tackled titles for a wide range of players, from kids who could enjoy playing a virtualMario Kartin their living room to adults who find nostalgia from the olderSuper Mariotitles.
WhilePokemonisn’t a bigger franchise thanMario, its sales are more thanSuper Mario’s, meaning that whatever the Japanese developer has in store for the franchise, fans can likely expect it to be big, whether that’s withrumoredDiamondandPearlremakes, speculatedLet’s Go!Johto games, or even a new generation ofPokemon. Though this doesn’t necessarily rule out the possibility of upcoming DLC packs, Game Freak will have its hands full with upcoming games. And, of course, rumors are just rumors, and there’s still no hard evidence that any past DLC theories will ring true.
