Thousands of Pokemon Fans Are Missing the Franchise’s “Definitive Editions”

Since the release of the Nintendo Switch, Game Freak has been using downloadable content (DLC) to add new features and stories to Pokémon games while players wait for completely new versions. This started with Pokémon Sword and Shield, and has continued in later games. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet received an expansion in 2023, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A added the Mega Dimension DLC in December 2025.







