Speculation:Will Gen 6 have a third game or something different?

[The Outrage]

actually i dont think xerneas or yveltal do anything toi the ecosystem (maybe yveltal killing things, but i dont think that counts). What if they bring back groudon and kyogre to mess with the ecosystem and they also capture rayquaza so it doesn't stop them. our new green serpent would have to solve things. hoenn confirmed

I don't know, absorbing the life of every living thing (which would include plant life) seems like a major hit to the ecosystem. Xerneas seems a bit less problematic, but it does absorb energy from the earth (which I would assume is from geothermal energy)
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I really don't see how Yveltal waking up is at all any source of celebration. Sure, perhaps it could live for hundreds of years, but now its basically counting down to a localized mass extinction event depending on how far reaching its power is.

 

[Silktree]

Xerneas seems a bit less problematic, but it does absorb energy from the earth (which I would assume is from geothermal energy)

That isn't the only problem. Why would eternal life be a good thing? Any intelligently written story would treat such a blessing as a curse, which XY somewhat implied in AZ's case. I suspect that Xerneas doesn't really grant immortality and that it simply rejuvenates some people and Pokémon every 2000 years (its active cycle and its dormant one both last 1000 years), but that has the potential of being the same thing as actual immortality.

 

[Stratelier]

Anything is possible but all evidence points to a third version like emerald.

What evidence?

And Zygarde's existence doesn't necessarily count as evidence, because:
(1) - Gold/Silver had a third version without a trio (Ho-oh/Lugia and Suicune)
(2) - Black/White had a trio but not a third version (got paired sequels instead)

Of course, in Kyurem's case paired sequels worked really well with Kyurem's design and backstory, though the argument about it being the remains of the Original Dragon could have also been interpreted as a third version combining the whole trio into one massive Dragon Pokemon.

 

[LilyStorm]

That shouldn't bother you so much, as it is enough to play a single version and trade for the missing Pokémon. You do realize that the third versions relied on both sister versions for missing Pokémon, right?

Anything is possible but all evidence points to a third version like emerald.

What evidence?

Yveltal vs Xernnas causing mass havoc on the ecosystem, you have to go catch zygarde to stop them.

It would actually make more sense if that happened without Team Flare or the ultimate weapon being involved. XY's climax was about averting complete annihilation rather than balancing Xerneas and Yveltal's opposite effects on the ecosystem.

It only bothers me because I like symmetry and am weird.

The evidence is how much unfinished business was left on the same time period. For the past third versions there was always unanswered questions to be answered in the same place. It just doesn't feel like there should be sequels. But as I said I'm just weird so whatever.

 

[The Outrage]

That isn't the only problem. Why would eternal life be a good thing? Any intelligently written story would treat such a blessing as a curse, which XY somewhat implied in AZ's case. I suspect that Xerneas doesn't really grant immortality and that it simply rejuvenates some people and Pokémon every 2000 years (its active cycle and its dormant one both last 1000 years), but that has the potential of being the same thing as actual immortality.

Even though Yveltal is seen as a Pokemon of destruction, both Xerneas and Yveltal seem to achieve a form of immortality by drawing energy from different sources--Yveltal's is just more obvious in terms of destruction.

However, I'd like to see the third versions explore the implications of Xerneas' source of immortality. There's definitely going to be some consequences caused by the cooling of the earth's core and mantle, and if I understand it correctly, it would result in the eventual loss of the planet's magnetic field. I'm fairly certain that Xerneas doesn't draw nearly as much energy to do any major damage from a single cycle, but what if there was a plot that caused its power to go unchecked? It could threaten the entire planet, which would need Zygarde's intervention.

Likewise, its not hard to imagine how Yveltal's powers can threaten all life on earth if it was ramped up to 11.

 

[Stuntology]

Kyurem is gray.

Kyurem's existence also pointed to Black and White having a third version, but we did get something different. We still could get something different this time.

I think that's basically all that needs to be said.

 

[kneecaps]

I'm wondering, since the actual game has some blank spots in it, and we already know from the patch that content can be loaded into the game from the shop, could we see a DLC instead of a third game?

Many games are including it now and perhaps the patch was a test of that. I for one would be more likely to download and pay for an expansion rather than pay for another game where 80% of the content is the same

 

[Stuntology]

I'm wondering, since the actual game has some blank spots in it, and we already know from the patch that content can be loaded into the game from the shop, could we see a DLC instead of a third game?

Many games are including it now and perhaps the patch was a test of that. I for one would be more likely to download and pay for an expansion rather than pay for another game where 80% of the content is the same

To me, that's the best possible scenario. I'd love if the games kept getting expanded.

 

[Blockhead Pippi]

I'm wondering, since the actual game has some blank spots in it, and we already know from the patch that content can be loaded into the game from the shop, could we see a DLC instead of a third game?

Many games are including it now and perhaps the patch was a test of that. I for one would be more likely to download and pay for an expansion rather than pay for another game where 80% of the content is the same

Pretty sure that Masuda specifically said that there will be no DLC, outside of event Pokemon and bug fixes.

 

[Stratelier]

So far I've found that a lot of 'blank spots' actually do get used once or twice for something, so they aren't literally all empty. That shiny spot deep in the Reflection Cave? The Chamber of Emptiness? Mega Stones, both of 'em.

 

[faucin]

I'm wondering, since the actual game has some blank spots in it, and we already know from the patch that content can be loaded into the game from the shop, could we see a DLC instead of a third game?

Many games are including it now and perhaps the patch was a test of that. I for one would be more likely to download and pay for an expansion rather than pay for another game where 80% of the content is the same

Pretty sure that Masuda specifically said that there will be no DLC, outside of event Pokemon and bug fixes.

i thought Masuda said there will be no DLC for changing stats, types, moves or any aspects of balance of the game

 

[Blockhead Pippi]

I'm wondering, since the actual game has some blank spots in it, and we already know from the patch that content can be loaded into the game from the shop, could we see a DLC instead of a third game?

Many games are including it now and perhaps the patch was a test of that. I for one would be more likely to download and pay for an expansion rather than pay for another game where 80% of the content is the same

Pretty sure that Masuda specifically said that there will be no DLC, outside of event Pokemon and bug fixes.

i thought Masuda said there will be no DLC for changing stats, types, moves or any aspects of balance of the game

I'm pretty sure he went on that he did not wanted to make the game seem incomplete by introducing DLC extras to it. He seemed adamant with that choice.

 

[faucin]

i guess you're right, however the interview i found, masuda says that he likes the game being enjoyable as they are, adn that they don't ahve any ideas on that yet, so i don't thin the possibility is off the table, just very unlikely

“We like the idea that through Pokémon people can make conversation or you can become friends and that Pokémon can be a safe environment for that. In terms of DLC specifically, I don’t know what shape DLC can take in the future. But at the moment I don’t feel it’s a safe enough mode – so to speak – appropriate for Pokémon.

There’s no download content or microtransaction content developed specifically for Pokémon X & Y. We’ve not come up with any ideas on that yet. I like the idea that Pokémon can be enjoyed with just one piece of software. You buy the game and it can be enjoyed just with that one software that you buy. That’s a key point for Game Freak.” – Junichi Masuda

source: Pokémon X & Y: why the series will always have a home on Nintendo handhelds – interview | VG247

 

[colours]

I'm fairly certain at this point that the series wouldn't have something like X2 or Y2, and instead would have a different game entirely, like Z.

 

[DestinyOfDeoxys]

Z would be cool, since Zygarde's dex info in X says that when the ecosystem (aka the environment) of Kalos goes down, it reveals it's true power. So in other words, (in my theortical opinion) Zygarde will either change forme OR EVEN MEGA EVOLVE when global warming f***s up Kalos and can possibly destroy Kalos, in a similar fashion to a certain person's (spoilers! (DW ref)) nuclear weapon in X/Y. I would like to see that happen! Plus, due to the unsolved mystery of the UNDEAD HEX MANIAC FROM BEYOND THE GRAVES OF LUMOISE CITY, something would involve 'the one', aka maybe Red or Blue, or even a villain? Speaking of which, a girl says (yes, this happens somewhere, but i forgot where) that ANOTHER evil group, not Team Flare, were going to steal the 'Aura' Trio (Xerneas, Yvetal, Zygarde) but abanded that idea. Plus, maybe the unaccessable tram in Couriway Town leads to a new place, like a new Battle Frontier? All these 'sequel hooks' found all in the game, and my theories and opinions, could lead to a NEW plot in Z. And instead of being a third, TRUE story like Crystal, Emerald and Platinum did, it would be a TRUE sequel like B2/W2, but will possibly keep the same main characters. Anyone agrees on this theory/idea?

 

[Stakatakis]

I hope there's a sequel. There were a ton of things in X/Y that seemed important but weren't (The Sundial, Power Plant, AZ's story). If we did have a Z (I doubt X2Y2 since the plots are basically the same), I hope it would bring a ton of new stuff in, like:
*New Kalos Pokemon (duh)
*A Battle Frontier (something bigger than the Battle Maison)
*More Pokemon-Amie minigames
*Less Mega Stones (or better, I'd love to see what GF could give us for Mew or Celebi)
*A smaller Pokedex - Kalos' was waaayyy too long, it took 1 1/2 months for me to complete
*An apocalypse-style story like D/P/Pt (hopefully with Zygarde)
*Hopefully two regions (I'm hoping we can go to Hoenn, like in G/S/C/HG/SS... that would be great)
*More of Kalos (which is obvious, look at the clouds on the map, like Unova's ice)
*More older Legendaries available without events (Like B2W2 or Platinum)
*A better Poke Radar (ugghh)

Well... now that I've got that out of my system, I can just wait a year or two...

 

[Kool-aid man]

I'm fairly certain at this point that the series wouldn't have something like X2 or Y2, and instead would have a different game entirely, like Z.

Your joking right? Z would basicly be the same game with a different coat of paint just like Yellow, Crystal, Emerald and Platinum were, sequels like X2 and Y2 fits the "different game" statement better.

 

[G50]

Prequels instead of sequels or a third game would be an interesting thing to have, the storyline would have more of a lead up and probably go into more detail about how everything started with Team Flare.

I think they'll just stick to Pokemon Z instead however, due to everything known about Zygarde, etc.

 

[Norzan]

Prequels instead of sequels or a third game would be an interesting thing to have, the storyline would have more of a lead up and probably go into more detail about how everything started with Team Flare.

I think they'll just stick to Pokemon Z instead however, due to everything known about Zygarde, etc.

And talk more about the war, like who fought it and why did it happened in the first place, i think it would be pretty interesting.

 

[LilyStorm]

I think its about time for a sequel set like gold and silver. Adjacent to the old games but you visit it after you newt the new region. New pokemon and new stuff and closure for the old stuff.