Did Game Freak cancel an RPG for the PlayStation 4 in 2015?

Despite this setback, Game Freak continues to dip its toes into waters beyond Pokemon. It never went back to making an exclusive title for the PS4 but it has released other multi-platform and non-Nintendo titles since. Case in point, Little Town Hero, which graced both the PS4 and the Switch. More importantly, Game Freak hasn't given up on its aspirations of doing stuff outside of Pokemon.

The company is currently working with North American publisher, Private Division, which itself is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, on an action-adventure game simply known as Project Bloom. The concept art for this game paints a scene closer to the likes of Monster Hunter or Ghost of Tsushima than Pokemon.

While this is undoubtedly exciting, some fans have expressed caution. Already, Game Freak is spreading itself thin after it struggled to launch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in a polished state.

There's genuine concern that Game Freak might not be able to handle the simultaneous development of the next mainline Pokemon game and Project Bloom.

Nevertheless, it's worth noting that Game Freak has a track record of taking care of its employees and letting them initiate their own projects. The canceled PS4 title might just be one of the many unseen games that never got the full green light.

For now, it's best to look forward to what lies ahead for Game Freak. After all, Pokemon might be the jewel in its crown, but it isn't the only gem in its treasure trove.