The next mainline Pokémon installment, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, will be released in 2027 for a global audience as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title. This will be the start of Generation 10 for Nintendo’s new hardware.
First revealed during the Pokémon Presents broadcast celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon on February 27, 2026, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves conclude a broadcast celebrating three decades of Pokémon regions and games. According to the developers, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are “all-new entries in the Pokémon RPG series” and will be released simultaneously in 2027 for a global audience. No month or season was given for the release. This also means that this will be the start of a new generation of Pokémon titles without the Nintendo Switch in the lineup.
As is traditional with the series, Generation 10 is released in a two-pack set of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. These are essentially the same game with different branding and cosmetic differences, such as different protagonist designs for each game. The reveal also included two special Pikachu designs: Mr. Windychu, dressed in resort clothing inspired by the protagonist of Pokémon Winds, and Ms. Wavychu, dressed in ocean-themed clothing inspired by the protagonist of Pokémon Waves. These are quite obviously the precursors to in-game events related to the different versions.
As for the game itself, so far, nothing has been confirmed regarding special editions, steelbooks, or double-pack releases. There is also no information on pre-order bonuses aside from the special Pikachu reveal in the video. Given the series’ recent trend with game bundles and exclusive bonuses, we may find out more about those closer to release.