I’m calling it now, Pokémon generation 10 will be set in Central Europe, specifically Germany or Switzerland.
Reason one: After Legends Zaza was just announced I don’t think we can really rely on too much teased in games (not saying it’s 100% not those but like we should consider other factors more, yk?)
Second Reason: Archaeus is one of the namesakes of Arceus. It is an alchemy belief made by Paracelsus.
Archaeus has 4 like big things, Life, Light, Chemical, and Reflection.
Within the past 4 generations, we’ve seen legendaries represent these aspects, with Zygarde, Necrozma, Eternatus, and Terapagos (in that order).
Generation 10 will likely be a conclusion to this aspect of the lore that has been built on, at least I believe so because I have hope in the Pokémon Company making big lore decisions and revealing them slowly.
The theory of Archaeus was invented by Paracelsus, an Alchemist from the locations I stated.
He also had much involvement with Toxicology, and lived in the German Renaissance, which would be very cool to see him mentioned, or have his past works impact the modern day.
Germany has a lot of history that would be cool to see represented in a Pokémon game.
Do I 100% believe this? Nah
I just want to say it so that if it’s right I can say I called it :3
Thank youuu
EDIT: Forgot to mention, the Archaeus theory was not created by me, I saw it on YouTube long ago, my conclusion after that was my own though :3
I am glad Game Freak seems to be stopping the remakes. I don't think Unova and the following games need them. I will glady take more Legends titels for whatever region feels right to them at the moment.
I am excited to see Kalos explored more, because X and Ys world has more to offer then we got.
I am worried though how a city open world will be performance wise...