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Pokémon Marks 30 Years With Gen 10 ‘Winds’ and ‘Waves’ Coming to Switch 2 in 2027

The showcase set up the next hardware era by pairing future exclusives with throwback releases available now.

Overview

  • - The Pokémon Company confirmed Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves as Generation 10 entries, exclusive to Nintendo’s next Switch and planned for 2027, featuring an open-world of wind-swept islands and ocean biomes with starters Browt, Pombon and Gecqua.
  • - Nintendo released the 2004 remakes FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch immediately following the presentation, giving fans a return to Kanto on current hardware.
  • - Spin-off Pokopia arrives March 5, 2026 on Switch 2 with cozy building and neighborhood management, online play for up to four players and exploration-focused gameplay.
  • - Anniversary add-ons include a Game Boy–style music player, a commemorative Pokémon TCG set, new footage for Pokémon Champions (launching April 2026), and Legends: Z-A Megadimension content introducing Mega Garchomp Z.
  • - The roughly 25-minute Pokémon Presents streamed on YouTube, Twitch and TikTok, alongside broader festivities such as the new PokéPark: Kanto in Tokyo, San Francisco-hosted competitive events and Pokémon Go’s 10th-anniversary activities.