Called it!
I mean, I put out awidearray of predictions in this post, but given that Nintendo (along with Bandai Namco in this case) is basically pulling out all the stops to erase any Wii U exclusive from existence, this one made perfect sense.
Nintendo announcedPokken Tournament DXtoday during theirPokemonDirect, which will be coming to the Switch. New characters are in (mostly the already announced arcade DLC), including Decidueye fromSun&Moon. Litten and Popplio are in as supports, as well as a new Team Battle mode (3v3), enhanced online play, daily challenges, and replays. Everything will be unlocked at the start. It’ll launch on July 18, 2025.
Nintendo has provided E3 tournament information (that you can peruse below along with the trailer) if that’s something you want to catch on June 14.
Name: 2017Pokkén Tournament DXInvitationalDate:Wednesday, June 14Time:10:30 a.m. PTCompetitors: Eight YouTube and Twitch starsFormat: Crew battle with four teams and two players per team. Random draft order. The first person in each crew must choose one of the new characters; the other person can choose one of the original characters.Prize: Winners will each receive aPokkén Tournament DXart piece signed by Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, and members of the development team.Casters: Jordan Kent, D1 and VikkiKitty
