6 Compelling Fan Theories About Upcoming 2020 Games

Video games are now the world’s most popular type of entertainment media. Millions of players buy the biggest games and spend hundreds of hours inside their favorite worlds. As more and more games include compelling narratives, gamers develop fan theories to deal with the questions they raise.

2020 is set to be a bumper year in gaming. So it is no surprise there are fan theories about the most anticipated titles of the year. Some fan theories predict events in Cyberpunk 2077 while others explain story elements in upcoming sequels. Whatever the case, here are the most compelling fan theories about upcoming games in 2020.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes are coming in 2020

One interesting fan theory about the Pokémon franchise is that two games will be coming in 2020. The argument suggests that remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl will release at some point in the next 12 months. Theorists base this assessment on supposed leaks of merchandise tied to the Generation IV games. Similar toys and material from Generation I came out before the announcement of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!

Nintendo has already released remakes of the earlier games. Diamond and Pearl are logically the next games that the developers would remaster for modern hardware. At least, that’s the case according to the fan theory.

We might have a better idea if this fan theory is correct after Thursday’s 20-minute Pokémon Direct livestream presentation!

Half-Life: Alyx could change the ending of Half-Life 2: Episode Two

An interesting aspect of the Half-Life: Alyx trailer was the inclusion of a specific line. You can hear Eli Vance saying “Close your eyes, honey.” The character said exactly those words seconds before his death in the earlier game. This fan theory argues that the callback is a specific hint about what could take place in the VR title.

According to the theory, Half-Life: Alyx won’t just be a prequel. Instead, it will feature moments taking place during the events of Half-Life 2: Episode Two. It could even have the potential for the player to change events from that game. One possible implication is that Valve could finally conclude the story with a proper ending. Half-Life: Alyx releases in March 2020.