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The Pokemon Direct already convinced me that I'll be waiting for either Sword & Shield 2/Ultra/3rd version/etc. or Gen 4 remakes, but wow now there's absolutely no chance I ever get this game. I guess the notable increase in laziness from Gamefreak since Ultra Sun/Moon is permament and applies to every game going forward.

RingoGaSuki said:

Having read through a bunch of the actual Japanese, it's looking even worse than I thought.

Straight from Masuda. There will never be a Pokemon game that contains all of them again, ever.

He said -
"。。。今作から対応方針を変えることにしました。冒険の舞台に合わせて、拘って登場するポケモンを決めている。"

From this game forward, our policy has changed. Pokemon will be specifically chosen to match the setting of the adventure.

Don't expect any game to ever have 'em all again. Even if there's a DPPT remake, it will only have a limited selection of Pokemon, separate to SS, and they will not be compatible.

Damn, guess I'm gonna be done with Pokemon then. A game could still be worth getting if the other content is really good, but knowing Gamefreak that'll never happen. It's sad I used to love this series so much. :(