Some Pokémon fans are speculating that Nintendo might announce a sequel to Hey You, Pikachu during the upcoming Pokémon Presents livestream. With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, excitement is building for new developments in the Pokémon franchise. The only confirmed new game is Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but many rumors are swirling about what future titles might entail.

Answers regarding the Pokémon future may come on July 22, as Nintendo has scheduled a special Pokémon Presents livestream for that date, accompanied by a mysterious image of Pikachu standing near what resembles a DJ station. This has sparked considerable interest among fans, particularly those hoping for an announcement related to one of the franchise’s well-known spin-off games.

Additionally, Reddit user Ryu_Review recently queried the Pokémon community for their thoughts on the teaser image, with suggestions ranging from new musical content for the Nintendo music app to a rhythm game, or even the next mainline Pokémon title potentially being named “Drum and Bass.” However, the prominent speculation remains focused on a sequel to the Nintendo 64 spin-off, Hey You, Pikachu.

Originally released in Japan in December 1998 and in North America in November 2000, Hey You, Pikachu was one of the earliest spinoffs riding the wave of the franchise’s popularity. It allowed players to communicate with Pikachu through voice commands via the Nintendo 64’s Voice Recognition Unit accessory, although the technology often faltered, leading to an inconsistent gameplay experience.

Despite its initial negative reception, fans believe that advancements in the Nintendo Switch 2’s voice recognition capabilities could significantly improve a sequel’s gameplay, adding depth to the overall experience as they eagerly await the upcoming announcements during the Pokemon Presents livestream.