"We take your feedback to heart" - Game Freak promises to improve Beast of Reincarnation following a divisive launch

Beast of Reincarnation is out but hasn't quite made the splash you might expect from Game Freak's first original project in years. The long-time Pokémon developer isn't moving on, however, and is promising to deliver a series of updates to improve the game. Read more

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  1. Pokémon Sword and Shield's 'Dexit' Controversy: The decision to exclude a large number of Pokémon from the National Pokédex in Pokémon Sword and Shield, preventing players from transferring all their creatures, sparked widespread fan outrage dubbed 'Dexit' and calls for boycotts upon its 2019 release.
  2. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's Technical Issues: The 2021 remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, were criticized at launch for numerous technical problems, including frequent crashes and game-breaking glitches, which Nintendo later addressed with patches.
  3. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Performance Problems: Despite breaking sales records, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launched in 2022 with significant performance issues, including consistent frame rate drops, pop-in, graphical glitches, and memory leaks, leading to widespread player complaints.

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