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Friend is working on regional translation team. She was vague as to what she has seen so far but here’s what I got out of her.
Save these. Official announcement in February 2019.
> Next region is Honai region. Based on South East China.
> Starter theme is myths and fables. Lion, Snake, Buffalo.
> Story focuses on Tradition vs Innovation.
> Regional Prof. is an understudy of Oak. He will be central to series going forward with a passing of the torch between the two. Symbolic of series moving to The Switch.
> Gyms return with some familiar faces.
> 30% of story takes place in Johto. Not including post game.
> Regional forms are back including Hoothoot/Noctowl, Wooper/Quagsire, Phanpy/Donphan, & Dunsparce.
> 87 new Pokémon introduced.
> New Pokémon include a Ground/Fairy Armadillo, Ground type Kakapo, Dark Fighting Howler Monkey and Rock Grass Avocado.
> Box legendaries represent innovation and share a connection to Ho-Oh and Lugia.
> Ho-Oh and Lugia have new "Heritage" forms with a type swap.
> Apex Rings are the The Gen 8 Gimmick. Effect varies by mon which can grant stat boost, new abilities, and even change typing for certain mon.
> Apex Ring developed by Regional Prof. Antagonist Team uses tech to upgrade Honai Legendaries.
