PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond coming to Europe and North America in 2012

Nintendo has confirmed that the next Pokemon game, PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond will be released across Europe and North America in 2012 for the Wii. Unlike its predecessor, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond features multiplayer capabilities. With each attraction in the game capable of having up to four players competing against each other for the highest score.

PokePark 2 allows players to take on the role of Pikachu and his Pals Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig. Each with their own special abilities; Snivy can double-jump using Leaf Tornado, Tepig can crush large boulders using Flame Charge, and Oshawott can swim across bodies of water. The player can also collect other teammates which can then be used in-battle in the event that Pikachu is at a type disadvantage.

Chase also returns as a Skill Game in PokéPark 2, where participants have to capture or tag the other participant Pokémon in a certain span of time. Attacks such as Thunderbolt can be used to stun the fleeing Pokémon, especially Flying type Pokémon to make the chase easier but if the time limit runs out the player loses.

Battles have also had some major renovation since their inclusion in PokéPark: Pikachu's Adventure. Player can still control their Pokémon's every move from dodging, to striking. However, now the player has the capability of swapping Pikachu for another Pokémon. The opponent's HP is now represented by a depleting bar as opposed to fractionated segments.