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Originally written by ==**Payapon**== - Server Admin, PIF: Hoenn Dev, Sprite Manager, Badass
# Pokemon Infinite Fusion: Hoenn FAQ

## **Q:** Is this an update or a new game? Also where can I download it/when is it coming out?
**A:** New game, and you cannot play it yet as we're still working on it. **The demo is coming out in 2026**. We do not have any idea when the game will be finished, so currently there is no full release date. Also very important: **we do not have an official website!!!** Only download here, on the discord. If you downloaded from a fake website, visit `#tech-support` for instructions.

## **Q:** Will sprites be the same across both games?
**A:** Yes, both games share the same custom sprite database so all current and future sprites will be available in both PIF 1 and PIF: Hoenn.

## **Q:** Can we use our old Pokemon from the first game?
**A:** Yes! Trading between games *should* be available when the demo comes out. This does not allow you to trade online with other players, it will only be trading between your own save files.

## **Q:** What generation Pokemon are in PIF: Hoenn?
**A:** The same as PIF 1; Gens 1-3 with a select handful of Pokemon from Gens 4-7. Please note: some Pokemon will be exclusive to PIF 1 and PIF: Hoenn. These exclusives will still be available to transfer between games but will ***not*** be found in the wild in both games.

## **Q:** Will we get Mega forms/Alolan pokemon? What about Gen 8?
**A:** We have no current plans to implement mega evolution, or alolan forms at this time. Megas will probably not happen as it's Frog's decision for the game's direction, and there is a low chance he'll change his mind. Alolan pokemon is a maybe, but undecided. Gen 8 and up **will not be added** due to technical limitations. Unless he works some serious magic, that one will probably never happen.

## **Q:** What Regions will be in PIF Hoenn?
**A:** As of right now, only Hoenn is planned for PIF Hoenn. There are no current plans for an additional region like Johto in PIF 1.

## **Q:** Will PIF Hoenn still be made in RPG maker/Use the same engine?
**A:** Yes. Creating the game in a different engine would mean redoing everything from scratch and would take far too long. Plus we want it to be compatible with the first game.

## **Q:** Can we disable overworld encounters? Also, will there be both overworld encounters and random grass encounters at the same time?
**A:** Yes you can disable the feature in the options menu if you want to play with the classic random grass encounters. No, right now we have no plans to have an option for both encounter types to be active at the same time.

## **Q:** Since we now got overworld encounters, will we have pokemon following us?
**A:** Sadly no. If this was a typical pokemon fan game than it wouldn't be a problem and it's something I would personally love, but we cannot and will not ask our spriters to make an overworld sprite on top of making fusion sprites. That said, even if we had it anyway, it would probably just be a black silhouette of the body pokemon and that would be pretty lame.

## **Q:** Will shiny pokemon be visible in the overworld? What about shiny fusions?
**A:** Yes! Shiny pokemon overworld sprites will have their shiny palette, and when they spawn they'll sparkle and make a noise. Fusions will not be a dark silhouette, but we're working on exactly what do to make them visually obvious.

## **Q:** What direction will the story go in? Will it be more like ruby/sapphire, emerald, oras, or be original?
**A:** Good question! We're still deciding, but I can say that it will probably lean closer to emerald, but will have some oras and original content mixed in. We would love to hear suggestions for this! If you have any suggestions for anything, please fill out the hoenn wishes survey found [HERE](<https://forms.gle/drnaELTsBFSrPMFa9>)

## **Q:** Will there be character customization like the first game?
**A:** Absolutely!

## **Q:** I love this game so much, to show my appreciation how can I contribute and help out?
**A:** That's so kind of you to ask, it means a lot! We can't accept donations, but I can direct you to a message I wrote on what you guys can do to contribute! https://discord.com/channels/302153478556352513/1137892936915361942/1431032503489269830

## **Q:** This game looks cool, but I want an old fashion pokemon game, can we turn fusions off?
**A:** ....what?  No, fusing pokemon is the main gimmick of this game and it will never be turned off.