I think the bigger question is why Pokemon Z didn't happen.
But I wish they'd just stop with the BS milking with multiple versions of the same game.
The third versions (yellow, emerald, platinum) etc wouldn't be too bad if they let owners of the original buy it as DLC. It's essentially like a GOTY version, except the owners of the original have no option to upgrade and have to pay full price anyway.
It's honestly disgusting, but they get away with it as it's been the same since 96.
As for remakes... I'd be happy with them remaking Red every gen.







