Pokémon Champions is just weeks away, and it seems The Pokémon Company is planning for the long haul. Game producer Masaaki Hoshino shared that the team wants the new battle-focused title to be supported “basically forever.” The vision is to keep the game going for as long as the Pokémon series itself continues, ensuring it becomes a lasting platform for trainers to battle.

This commitment to longevity is a strong statement for players worried about the game’s lifespan. With cross-platform play between Switch and mobile, it sounds like Pokémon Champions is being built to be the definitive competitive battling hub for years—if not decades—to come.