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===Welcome back to Hoenn===
===Welcome back to Hoenn===
Just like the [[Generation III]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation I]] {{2v2|Red|Green}} games and the [[Generation IV]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation II]] {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} games, Pokémon fans have widely speculated that remakes of the [[Generation III]] Pokémon games, {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, would be made for [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Indeed, the paired remakes, titled {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, were revealed in a worldwide announcement on the official Pokémon websites on May 7, 2014 and were eventually released in Worldwide on November 21, 2014.
Just like the [[Generation III]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation I]] {{2v2|Red|Green}} games and the [[Generation IV]] remakes for the incompatible [[Generation II]] {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} games, Pokémon fans have widely speculated that remakes of the [[Generation III]] Pokémon games, {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, would be made for [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Indeed, the paired remakes, titled {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, were revealed in a worldwide announcement on the official Pokémon websites on May 7, 2014 and were eventually released in Worldwide on November 21, 2014.
These games introduced more new Mega Evolutions and gave {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} powerful new forms. 2015 would be the last year not to receive an annualised Pokémon title.
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===Forge a path to greatness===
===Forge a path to greatness===
[[File:Sword EN boxart.png|150px|thumb|Pokémon Sword box art]]
[[File:Sword EN boxart.png|150px|thumb|Pokémon Sword box art]]
The eighth generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sword and Shield}} on February 27, 2019. These games were released internationally on November 15, 2019. Fewer Pokémon were revealed prior to the game's release compared to other generations to increase anticipation.<ref>https://s.famitsu.com/news/201910/25185623.html</ref> These games introduced the [[Dynamax]]ing and [[Gigantamax]]ing features, while abandoning the Mega Evolution and Z-Move features introduced in previous generations. The games became the fastest selling Nintendo Switch games, beating out [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] and selling 6 million copies worldwide.
The eighth generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sword and Shield}} on February 27, 2019. These games were released internationally on November 15, 2019. Fewer Pokémon were revealed prior to the game's release compared to other generations to increase anticipation.<ref>https://s.famitsu.com/news/201910/25185623.html</ref> These games introduced the [[Dynamax]]ing and [[Gigantamax]]ing features, while abandoning the Mega Evolution and Z-Move features introduced in previous generations. The eighth generation is set in the [[Galar]] region, which is based on the United Kingdom, similar to how Unova is based on the United States. The games became the fastest selling Nintendo Switch games, beating out [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] and selling 6 million copies worldwide.


Instead of releasing a separate "third version" or sequel(s) to Sword and Shield, a pair of DLCs, [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]], were introduced in its place, featuring all-new areas, returning Pokémon, and new Legendaries.
Instead of releasing a separate "third version" or sequel(s) to Sword and Shield, a pair of DLCs, [[The Isle of Armor]] and [[The Crown Tundra]], were introduced in its place, featuring all-new areas, returning Pokémon, and new Legendaries.
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