Pokémon Fans Stunned At How Far X & Y Has Come After Leaked Footage

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Fans were surprised to see early versions of Pokémon X and Y recently, and are amazed by how much the games evolved. Released for the Nintendo 3DS on October 12, 2013, X and Y were the sixth generation of Pokémon games and the second-to-last pair released for the handheld console before Sun and Moon came out in 2016.

When they were first released, Pokémon X and Y were highly acclaimed, introducing the popular Kalos region and the innovative Mega Evolution feature. These games were also the first in the series to use fully 3D Pokémon models, a standard that continues today. Recently, early concept art and development builds have surfaced, revealing a surprisingly different initial vision for the games, much to the surprise of fans.

Pokémon X & Y Still Holds Up

Development Builds Reveal How Far It’s Come

A Twitter user named MDTravis recently posted videos showing early, unfinished versions of the Pokémon X and Y games. The difference between these development builds and the final released games is remarkable. The first video features the oldest playable version they discovered, dating back to November 2010 – three years before the games actually came out.

The early version is noticeably rough: details are lacking, the ground appears see-through at times, and there’s no sound at all. Characters aren’t consistently sized and move around strangely without proper animation. When you compare this to the refined final game – and how the series fully moved to 3D – the difference in quality is very clear.

MDTravis points out that initial versions of X and Y tried using a sprite animation technique similar to those found in Generation 5 games. However, the developers eventually decided to use 3D models instead.

It’s also interesting to check out the video below, which shows an early playable version of X and Y. This version of the game is more polished, featuring working animations, detailed graphics, and a day-night system. However, it still uses temporary music – upbeat ska music from the 3DS development kit. While this music doesn’t quite fit the relaxing atmosphere of exploring Pokémon, it’s amusing to hear while watching the character move around.

Fans reacting to these early test versions have called them “fascinating,” noting a huge difference between this and the finished game. One user jokingly said the lack of textures made it feel like a fever dream, while another described the quiet, unmoving models as “horrifying.”

We’re Already Four Generations Out

Pokémon Is Unrecognizable Now

It’s clear that the Pokémon series has evolved significantly over the past 13 years, especially since the release of X and Y. The recent game, Legends Z-A, brought players back to the Kalos region with updated features like real-time battles, a completely 3D open world, and unique regional variations of Pokémon.

Generation 10, with its new Winds and Waves features, suggests the Pokémon franchise is about to evolve significantly, making the differences between older and newer games even more noticeable. While Pokémon X and Y remain groundbreaking titles, future installments have the potential to push the series to even greater heights.

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2026-04-26 05:51