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. They are the first installments of the tenth generation of the Pokémon series.
Overview
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are a paired set of role-playing video games in the long-running Pokémon franchise. As role-playing games, they follow the series' established format where players take on the role of a Pokémon trainer exploring an open world, catching and battling creatures. The two titles release as companion versions, following the standard pattern for mainline Pokémon releases.
Development and Release
The games were announced on 27 February 2026, which coincides with the franchise's 30th anniversary. They are developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Their release is scheduled for 2027.
Series Context
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves mark the beginning of the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series, succeeding earlier mainline installments. As first-generation titles, they introduce new mechanics, regions, and species that will define subsequent games in this era.
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