This month saw the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch. The sequel picked back up on the story from the 3DS game, as Tim Goodman and Detective Pikachu attempted to find the missing Harry. Since the game was announced, one of the biggest questions has been whether or not the series will wrap with this entry, or if we might see it continue. For the second time now, The Pokemon Company has kept open the possibility of a third game.
Despite the idea that this chapter in Tim and Harry's story has come to an end, Creatures Inc managing director Hiroyuki Jinnai stated"the staff also love the talking old man Pikachu, so maybe there will be a different development from the main story?" It's worth noting that this also comes down to actual demand. Reviews for Detective Pikachu Returns have been mixed since the game's arrival a few weeks ago. As of this writing, the Switch sequel has a Metacritic score of 66. That's not a terrible score, but a frequent complaint among reviewers and players is that it's too simple, offering little in the way of challenge.