>current projected release date is spring 2025, cross gen release>info blowout and gameplay footage won't happen until switch 2 is revealed
>the game will be promoted mostly for the new console but you can still play on the current one, like BOTW with wii u
>Monolith is more heavily involved compared to PLA
>Story details are still floaty, at the beginning zygarde destroys future lumiose because the excessive advance of technology has led mankind to neglect nature and pokemon wellbeing, Flare company sets up a simulation and tasks you to analyze how (XY) lumiose because it struck the balance between tech and pokemon wellbeing
>lumiose districts will function as open areas with boundaries
>it's much more battle focused than catching, abilities are back but some PLA unique changes remain
>chikorita, piplup and scorbunny as starters