>>54661712The real fix is for the mainline games to be split in to two lines. No having to balance for both.
One line should be like PLA. Focused on single player/co op. Limited dex. New gimmicks and mons. Add "Raids", maybe something along the lines of Dynamax Adentures but where it's an actual cave/dungeon you can explore with a group and use your own party. Boss/Legendary/Mythical fights can be more complex, like how other JRPGs were doing back in the 90s.
The other should be the Stadium Line. This is where the major focus on comp battle is. Home support day one. Every single mon, form, and gimmick is in. 3s are back. There would be single player content just like in the older games but the main idea of the game is for online battles and official tournaments. Treat it like almost like a Live service. Constant updates for balance. Content patches that add support for new games/mons within the generation. This one should kick off the start of each generation.