1. You Need to Reach a Specific Point in the Story
The story after Southern Island progresses based on the number of missions you complete. While the Friend Area is optional, it's often a good idea to have completed it for the story to progress.
2. You Might Need to Trigger a Specific Event:
* Talk to your partner: Your partner may be able to give you a clue about what to do next.
* Check the notice board: Sometimes new missions or events are announced on the notice board in your team's base.
* Visit the town: Talk to the other Pokémon in the town - one of them might give you a clue about what to do next.
3. You Might Need to Complete More Missions:
The game doesn't always spell out exactly what you need to do next. Sometimes, completing a few more missions can trigger the next story event.
4. Make Sure You've Done Everything:
Double-check:
* Did you save all the Pokémon in the game? The game needs all Pokémon to be saved for the story to continue.
* Did you find all the hidden items in each area? Some items might be crucial for triggering a new story event.
* Did you complete all the side quests? Some side quests might have important consequences for the story.
5. Check Online Resources:
* Check online wikis or walkthroughs: They can help you find missing information, like how to trigger the next part of the story.
If none of these suggestions help, you might have encountered a bug. If that's the case, try restarting the game or saving and reloading your game to see if that resolves the issue.
Remember: Playing through Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is about exploration and discovery. Don't be afraid to experiment, talk to every Pokémon, and try completing missions. You'll eventually find your way to the next part of the story!