Pokémon Iliad

By Haru

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AuthorHaru

PostedMarch 12, 2026

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Game Description

It is a grand, open-world fan game that channels the adventurous spirit of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Set in the Yhurel region during an era where Poké Balls are revolutionary new inventions, you must stop a mysterious wizard named Salem from harnessing dark powers to destroy the land. Instead of a linear gym challenge, you are free to explore the region in any order, conquering four ancient temples to claim their treasures. With a focus on survival and growth, you'll gather materials, craft essential gear, and climb the ranks of the Trainers' Guild. Featuring a roster of Pokémon from Generations 5-9, including Hisuian forms and Paradox variants, this game offers a cinematic, exploration-heavy experience where you must sharpen your tools and your team to survive.

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Project Version 1.0 - 09/03/2026 - This is a fully completed fan game. The entire story of the Yhurel region, including the conflict with Salem, the Trainer's; Guild ranking system, and all optional legendary hunts, is finished and ready for players to experience from start to finish.

Key Features

2-Character Campaign System[Planned] A revolutionary dual-story mechanic where your choice between Orerick (a 13-year-old trainer) or Nolan (a 26-year-old Ranger) completely changes the story perspective, gameplay mechanics, NPC interactions, and difficulty.

Industrial Revolution Hoenn SettingExplore "Ancient Hoenn" during its industrial expansion era, set 10 years after the events of Pokémon Legends

Ancient Hoenn (AH) Regional FormsDiscover unique regional variants adapted to the era, such as Vigorking (a Slaking variant that doesn't loaf around), Electric-type Emolga [AH], and Ice-type Skarmory [AH].

Novel-Based Custom NarrativeFollow a narrative based on an original novel by the creator, Kirima, featuring the ancestors of Brendan and Steven Stone investigating a mysterious energy from the Sootopolis meteor.

Role-Based Gameplay AccessibilityYour character's profession and age directly impact what areas and items are accessible to you, creating a distinct experience for the Ranger and Trainer paths.

Permanent Partner PokémonSceptile and the Beldum evolutionary line (Metang/Metagross) serve as narrative-locked, permanent team members that stay with you throughout the journey.

Gen 8 Battle MechanicsBuilt on a modern engine featuring Gen 8 battle mechanics (excluding Dynamax) for a strategic and up-to-date combat experience.

Curated Gen 1-9 PokédexA massive roster spanning all nine generations, with a specific focus on making Generation 3 Pokémon more versatile and competitive.

Modern Quality of Life (QoL)Includes essential modern features such as Exp. All, Nature Mints, and a modernized Repel system.

LegendsZ-A Mega Evolutions (Planned)

Massive Post-Game (Planned)A huge post-game experience is currently in development to extend the adventure far beyond the main story.

Gen 9 Abilities (Planned)The development team is currently looking into the possibility of implementing Generation 9 abilities in future updates.

HM Replacement Mounts (Planned)New travel mechanics are planned to replace traditional HMs, allowing Rangers to navigate the feral wilds of ancient Hoenn.

Dynamic NPC InteractionsMajor characters throughout the region will treat you differently and offer unique dialogue based on which protagonist you chose to play as.