Keep leaning into the world-building

One of the most rewarding parts of Arceus is going back in time to see major historical events. Some of the best moments come from witnessing the beginnings of the Sinnoh region from Diamond and Pearl, such as the Temple of Sinnoh becoming the ruined Spear Pillar we see in the modern-era game. Z-A and the Kalos region have a lot of potential on this front, given Kalos’ own messy history. There was a whole war in that region! While the teaser suggests it probably doesn’t take place during that conflict, the fallout can still have a tangible effect on the world. This is a chance to further explore the region and its history, so fingers crossed the narrative stays strong this time around.