24 Years Later, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Are Getting A Direct Sequel

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire remain two of the most beloved entries in the franchise's history, and for good reason. Originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002 in Japan and 2003 in North America, the Gen 3 classics introduced players to the Hoenn region, an expansive new world filled with now-iconic Pokémon such as Rayquaza, fascinating new locations, and some of the series' best Legendary encounters.