Pokémon Gen 10: Winds & Waves Officially Announced Alongside Release Window

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Published Feb 27, 2026, 9:33 AM EST

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As expected, Pokémon fans were treated to a first look at the Gen 10 Pokémon games at the end of the special 30th anniversary presentation, and the leaks were true. Pokémon Winds & Waves are very real, and we got a first look at the game's huge open world, various islands, and brand-new starter Pokémon.

Pokémon Winds & Waves Is Here

Take a look at the trailer below

Pokémon Winds & Waves doesn't name the new region in the trailer, but as you can see above, it's focused on sunny, tropical environments. Previous leaks suggest there'll be a ton of unique islands to explore, plus the ability to dive underwater and see what unique Pokémon are waiting down there.

We also got our look at the game's new starter Pokémon, all of whom look adorable. There's Browt, a grass-type chicken, Gecqua, a water-type gecko, and Pombon, a fire-type Pomeranian dog. I would die for Pombon. The trailer also unveiled two brand-new Pikachu who are dripped out to the max. Exactly how they factor into the game's story remains to be seen, but I for one can't wait to find out. In a just world, they'll be our new professors.

Finally, some good news: Pokémon Winds & Waves will be Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive, which hopefully means we can enjoy a Pokémon release without the now traditional discussion about graphics and performance. Certainly, this work-in-progress trailer already looks to be a considerable step up from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which is a good sign. All we need to do now is wait until 2027. Sounds easy enough... right?