This new job listing gives hope to fans: Will there soon be a Pokémon version for the Nintendo Switch?
The current project from developer Game Freak is still unknown, but this job offer allows for some conclusions about the upcoming title. Employees are being sought for work on a “worldwide popular RPG”. This Role Play Game is to be released on the console.
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3D CG designers are being sought to work on characters, monsters, and items. Here is the Japanese job listing on Indeed.com.
This job listing is for a title with global reach, “that everyone knows”. Although not explicitly mentioned, it is likely that Pokémon is being referred to based on these details.
As reported by Gamespot, this job advertisement is found on a third-party website. Similar ads can also be found on the Game Freak website, however, not as much information is provided about the title there as on Indeed.com.
Game Freak is particularly well known for their Pokémon titles, which have been exclusively released for Nintendo consoles. Other titles from this developer include HarmoKnight and Tembo the Badass Elephant, which were released for Xbox One and PS4 respectively.
According to Eurogamer, there was already talk in 2016 that new versions of Pokémon Sun and Moon for the Nintendo Switch are to be released. You can find the report on Eurogamer.net here.
It is likely that there will soon be dedicated versions of Pokémon Sun and Moon developed for playing on the console with a TV as well. Unfortunately, there are currently no official information or confirmations regarding the speculations that this job offer is for these titles.
The legendary Pokémon are supposed to appear in Pokémon GO later this year
