While completely devoid of any specifics, Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company announced aa long-term partnership to jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment. With the goal of ultimately immersing guests into the world of Pokémon, the theme park giant promises to do this with innovative technology and creativity beginning in 2022.

Little else was mentioned as what sorts of experiences, shows, or possibly even rides could result from the partnership but statements by Universal and Pokémon CEOs promise the alliance will allow fans and guests the ability to experience the “joy of Pokémon in ever evolving ways for years to come.”

The goal is to deliver “authentic and one-of-a-kind theme park entertainment [for] the entire family [that will] help reinvigorate the tourism market.”