Is a new Pokemon game coming in 2024?

Nathan Ellingsworth
A mock-up imagines Pokemon Legends Celebi, with the mythical Pokemon Celebi appearing to reach out of a Nintendo Switch OLED Model

As Pokemon Scarlet & Violet wind down to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the future of the franchise and speculate if a new Pokemon game is coming in 2024.

It feels like there is always something Pokemon-related on the horizon. There’s so much to do with the live service tactics of Pokemon Go, the regular release schedule of the Pokemon TCG, or the long life of mainline titles like Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, thanks to Tera Raids, Outbreaks, and Shiny collecting.

As Pokemon Scarlet & Violet seem to be over, thanks to the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Epilogue, will the franchise launch any more titles in 2024?

So, if you’re wondering whether a new Pokemon game is coming in 2024, we’re here to answer your questions.

Will a new Pokemon game come out in 2024?

The Pokemon Day 2024 livestream announced that Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket would arrive in 2024.

The TCG game will launch on mobile devices sometime in 2024, bringing virtual packs of trading cards to your phone.

In addition to TCG Pocket, Pokemon Day 2024 revealed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A would be released sometime in 2025. Due to the release date, it’s unclear if the next Legends game will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2.

According to recent reports, the Switch 2 won’t hit the shelves until at least March 2025, much later than previously expected.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk art

While 2023 saw the release of the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC, both DLC and previous “third versions” of games are usually handed over to junior staff while the main team works on the next big release. Meanwhile, titles like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were outsourced to different devs.

Considering the rushed quality of Scarlet & Violet, some players are hoping that Game Freak is taking more time crafting the Generation 10 games. This is due to the lack of a mainline title releasing in 2024. Therefore, we’ll have to wait to see how the Generation 10 fares compared to its predecessor.

If you want to play something right now, be sure to check out our guides on Pokemon Scarlet & Violet to tide you over until a new game arrives:

Paldea Pokedex | All returning Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet’s DLC: Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | How to start Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk DLC | How to get Archaludon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC | How to get Kubfu and Urshifu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk – Every legendary Pokemon & how to catch them | Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to unlock flying with Koraidon and Miraidon | How to use Synchro Machine in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk | Unlocking 5 & 6-star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | Sandwich recipes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet