The last two generations were complete trash. Post your wishlist/complete design direction for Gen 8 so you may disappointed yet again.

>The region is not strictly linear, nor is it entirely open. Progression doesn't include stopping you with 4000 friendly rivals and 20 minutes of dialogue explaining basic mechanics per route
>Z-moves and Megas cease to exist; some Megas return as a true evolution to their counterparts
>many newer Pokemon are nerfed and some older ones are buffed in order to regain equilibrium and quell powercreep/obsolescence, to a state roughly equivalent to PtHGSS Gen 4.
>much less focus on a plethora of legendaries stuffed into every corner of the map
>Pokenav/C-Gear/Pokegear equivalent is streamlined to be entirely useful functions without bloat
>cosmetic options exist for the trainer, and ball seals make a return. Pokemon follow you as an optional toggle.
>include a variety of minigames which were prominently featured before; Pokethlon, contests, etc. Also include a Battle Frontier.
>type balance, primarily Fairy, is tweaked slightly.

I'm sure I'm missing things but this is what I would like, off the top of my head