Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfans discover potential hints that Gen 10, when it releases in a few years, will be based on Australia and perhaps other parts of Oceania. As many fans know,Pokemongames are based on real-world regions, with Gens 1-4 being based on various parts of Japan,Pokemon Black and White’s Unova being based on New York state,Pokemon X and Ybeing based on France,Pokemon Sun and Moonbeing based on Hawaii,Pokemon Sword and Shieldbeing based on the United Kingdom, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetbeing based on the Iberian Peninsula.
The thing is, a few of these regions were hinted at in previous games.Pokemon X and Yhinted atPokemon Sun and Moon’s Alola, whilePokemon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond,andShining Pearlhinted atPokemon Scarlet and Violet. And now fans think they’ve found hints for Gen 10’s region.
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As pointed out by fans (and reported at Nintendo Life), there is a painting in the Academy’s art classroom that seemingly depicts Uluru. This is a giant sandstone monolith found in Australia, a site sacred to indigenous Australians. It is over 1000 feet higher than the surrounding desert and roughly six miles in circumference. It’s obviously more than solid inspiration for a Pokemon Gen 10 game, but such a massive structure could play a huge role in aPokemonnarrative too. Comparing Uluru to the image in the classroom gives this theory some weight, as it does appear to be a recreation of Uluru.
Australia and parts of Oceania would make for an interesting pair of games, as there are many ‘Australia is Pokemon region’ memes out there due to the location’s deadly wildlife. There are Pokemon already based on Australian creatures that could appear here, while more Pokemon based on koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, wallabies, and quokkas would be welcome. However, it should be noted that this is not the only potential hint fans have found inPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Players have noticed a painting called “Street, Midday” that depicts a “beautiful town in a different region.” This painting seemingly hints at anItaly-based region for Pokemon Gen 10, as the painting resembles Tuscany, Sicily, and Sardinia. Gen 10 is years away though, and fans are likely to receivePokemon Scarlet and VioletDLC, a new remake, a spin-off or two, and perhaps even anotherPokemon Legendsgame before Gen 10 ever rears its head.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
