>>13892495They already had all the 3D models of the old Pokémon, including forme changes, and Male/Female formes, from the Pokedex 3D app.
So that's 3D models for a 100+ Pokémon, the overworld has always been 3D. And they're not in real 3D.
After this either bring out sequels, which I hope, or Pokémon Z.
After that they'll most likely remake gen 3.
If you think of it that way, Pokémon is profitable even if XY itself doesn't make a profit. But if you think about it, there's been a lot of advertising for this game, many genwunners are going to come back it seems.
I think it will be more popular than gen V.