If you bought the games you've lost any right to complain about anything. You're only allowed to consume now. This was the one chance to make any sort of influence in the direction the franchise would go, so by buying Sword or Shield you are NEVER allowed to complain again. No matter what gets cut. No matter what gets dropped. No matter what direction the franchise goes. You've traded in your ability to ever complain about these games.

I hope you enjoy many many many more years of Pokemon, wherever it goes now. Just remember, no crying or whing.