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 of the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series. They are set to release in 2027.
Setting
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
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
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.
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External links
- Official website
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, Pokémon Waves raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Developer Game Freak has done a remarkable job of drawing players into its world, earning our admiration with its attention to detail. Masterfully blending Role-playing mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.