Why Is Pokémon Still Silent in 2025?

Donkey Kong Bananza just dropped with full voice acting, and it’s got Pokémon fans side-eyeing Game Freak—again. How is it that a platformer about a gorilla gets fully voiced cutscenes, while our favorite monster RPG still relies on awkward, silent dialogue? With Switch 2 on the horizon, is it finally time for Pokémon to level up its storytelling, or does the franchise’s sales success mean we’ll keep getting the same old treatment? Let’s talk: does Pokémon need voice acting to evolve? #Pokemon #VoiceActing #NintendoSwitch2 #Games #VideoGames