The Pokémon Company unveiled Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next mainline Generation 10 games, during a Pokémon Presents livestream celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary on February 27, 2026. Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 and set for a 2027 release, the titles feature an open-world region inspired by Southeast Asia's islands and oceans, with new starters Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua.
The announcement highlighted Pokémon Winds and Waves as the first mainline Pokémon games developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a generational shift from the original Switch. Scheduled for 2027, the dual titles build on the open-world format of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet while promising improved performance on the more powerful hardware.
The new region draws inspiration from Southeast Asian cultures and landscapes, spanning windswept islands, vast oceans, serene beaches, explosive volcanic terrains, murky swamplands, and underwater areas—evoking the island-hopping adventure of third-generation games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The trailer showcased diverse environments and a mix of new and returning Pokémon, including Pikachu in beachwear, Oddish, Tympole, Wailord, Tropius, Frillish, Slugma, Carnivine, and Lumineon.
Following tradition, three new starter Pokémon were revealed:
- Browt, a Grass-type chickadee with a bulbous head representing lush greenery;
- Pombon, a Fire-type orange puppy with an oversized mane embodying fierce flames;
- Gecqua, a Water-type quadrupedal gecko reflecting calm ocean depths.
The official Pokémon account on X teased: “you’ll travel across beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves that ebb and flow. You’ll also team up with Pokémon to overcome challenges and even the forces of nature!” The games will support 11 languages, including Brazilian Portuguese. For a full recap of the livestream, see Eurogamer's coverage.
The reveal has sparked excitement among fans, positioning Winds and Waves as a fresh, watery chapter in the series.
