Summary
APokemonfan recently lost over 700 hours of playtime and all of their Pokemon after their ex factory reset their Nintendo Switch. ThePokemonfan not only lost progress from severalPokemongames, but also lost theirAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsisland as well.
ThePokemoncommunity is known to consist of some of the most committed fans of any franchise. The series has been a huge success over the years, with thePokemon company raking in billions of dollars in 2023alone. Along with addictive gameplay, the series features a wealth of both powerful and adorable Pokemon that have captured the hearts of millions of players. With plenty of games to try, trading cards to collect, and anime series to binge, the popularity ofPokemonhas persisted for almost three decades.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Reddit user SkyOKat lost all the progress and time they had poured into theirPokemongames. After one of the worst breakups of their life, the Reddit user’s ex decided to completelywipe their Nintendo Switch by factory resetting it. This caused the user to lose over 700 hours betweenPokemon Shield, Arceus, and Scarlet, along with a huge collection of shiny Pokemon. The damage didn’t stop there though, as SkyOKat also lost their entireAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsisland in the reset.
Pokemon Community Offers Support To Fan That Lost Over 700 Hours of Progress
The user shared their story online, explaining how special their Pokemon were to them. They also expressed how hurt they were by their ex’s actions and how they felt like they “never want to playPokemonagain.” The community replied with overwhelming support for the Reddit user, expressing their heartfelt condolences. Several users also offered a variety of solutions to help the original poster recover their lost data and Pokemon. One user with an insane shiny collection offered to trade some of theirshiny Pokemon fromPokemon Hometo the original poster, showing just how supportive the community can be.
Despite the awful actions of their ex, SkyOKat expressed their gratitude for the support they’ve received from the rest of thePokemoncommunity. While any wound like this will take time to heal, the overwhelming support from other players has no doubt been meaningful. Hopefully, in time, they will find their love for thePokemonseries again, especially withthe upcoming release ofPokemon Legends: Z-A.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
