Pokémon players want new game plus but another key feature must come first

If you’ve ever beaten a Pokémon game and completed the Pokédex, you might’ve felt hesitant about ever restarting your game because you’d essentially lose all of your hard work along with all the Pokémon you caught unless you safely stored them in Pokémon HOME. If that thought ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone—that’s why many fans are asking for a New Game + mode along with another handy feature to make it all possible.

New Game + is a common mode in games that a player can access once they beat the whole game. It allows them to restart the game from the beginning while keeping certain items or perks from their initial playthrough, meaning they won’t be starting off completely empty-handed.

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