Pokémon Winds and Waves
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are upcoming role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch 2. Announced on 27 February 2026, the franchise's 30th anniversary, they are the first installments in the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series. They are set to release in 2027.
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Pokémon Winds and Waves
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are upcoming role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch 2. Announced on 27 February 2026, the franchise's 30th anniversary, they are the first installments in the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series. They are set to release in 2027.
Setting
Pokémon Winds and Waves
Winds and Waves will be set in a tropical archipelago region resembling Southeast Asia, and will feature a large number of islands with accessible underwater areas.
Gameplay
Pokémon Winds and Waves
The starter Pokémon of Winds and Waves—Browt, the Grass-type; Pombon, the Fire-type; and Gecqua, the Water-type—were revealed upon their announcement.
Release
Pokémon Winds and Waves
In 2024, a major data leak from Game Freak's servers had resulted in information about the titles in development (including Winds and Waves) being revealed to the public. The titles were revealed officially in a Pokémon Presents presentation on 27 February 2026, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise.