Details of an unclaimed Pokemon Titles have been leaked, and some of the images and gameplay footage are intriguing, to say the least. The title is known as the codename Rodeo, and the leak showcases an MMO that allows fans to ride on the backs of Pokemon and attack from above.
While there are a few screenshots and gameplay, take all the leaks with a grain of salt, as the title has allegedly been in the works since 2019. While the details are a little hazy at this time, the X post and thread from @CentroLeaks have shown some ideas that may still be in development.
[Warning: This article contains possible spoilers for an upcoming Pokémon title]
Attacking from above with poke balls might just be the new meta
Pokemon Rodeo is said to be an online co-op title where trainers will go head to head battling other Pokemon around the world. The key difference between this title and the previous ones is that trainers can seemingly ride on the backs of raidable Pokemon to attack with Poke Balls.
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Although the leaks just surfaced today, this isn’t the first time the concept and idea has been brought to light. Rodeo It’s been in development since at least 2019 according to the original X post, and it was also mentioned that the “new” details line up with another codenamed title mentioned, Synapse. Synapse was first brought after the series of leaks that began when Game Freak was hacked earlier this month.
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While the leaks may not be new, they are undeniably cool
While Pokemon Fans have had a taste of the open world across multiple titles over the years, a full-fledged MMO could be a huge boost for the franchise. Although a different title, Palworld Made waves for being so similar to Pokemon Yet so different in the sense that it introduces full open-world elements, building, crafting, and more. One can only wonder if the success of the very similar creature collector is the reason for the revival of the long-lost MMO known as Rodeo or Synapse.
Although none of the details are concrete and there is no indication that the title is still in active development, it would be very neat to take on the world of Pokemon As I remember it in an open-world MMO setting. As it seems that the main feature here is riding on Pokemon and attacking other creatures with Poke Balls, this could be a very cool mechanic that breathes new life into an already iconic and beloved franchise. The authenticity of the leaks will reveal itself over time, but for now, fans can rejoice in the idea of a new Pokemon MMO making its way to the masses.
Source: CentroLeaks, NintendoEverything