Gen 8 on the switch is an open world action rpg with some smash bros-esque battle controls (just in 3d obviously)

You'd generally control your lead pokemon when it's out with the trainer either running behind or riding, just controlling the trainer when pokemon are in balls. Wild battles aren't screenwipe encounters but are actually just out in the environment.

The series permanently goes in this direction.

How likely is it and how would you feel about it?