Pokemon Winds And Waves: pokemon winds and waves announced as 10th generation games
The Pokémon Company unveiled pokemon winds and waves today during a special Pokémon Presents livestream, naming the paired titles as the official 10th generation of mainline Pokémon games. The announcement came as part of the company’s 30th birthday celebrations and offered a first look at the new region and creatures.
Pokemon Winds And Waves region
The new games are set in a brand new region composed of multiple island landmasses in a massive sea, with exploration of that sea presented as a large element of play. This setting was showcased during the special Pokémon Presents livestream held today as part of the 30th birthday celebrations that trace the series back to its origins 30 years ago today in Japan with the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green.
Starters: Browt, Pombon, Gecqua
Players will be able to pick from three starters: Browt, the grass-type grumpy bird; Pombon, a fire-type Pomeranian; and Gecqua, a water-type lizard with eyes almost the size of its head and a killer lash game. The games will introduce a new generation of Pokémon while also bringing back plenty of returning favorites from prior titles.
Two tropical Pikachu variants
The announcement also revealed two special Pikachu who appear to play significant narrative roles and wear tropical looks: a male Pikachu in sunglasses and a floral shirt and sunhat, and a female Pikachu sporting a cap and dress. It is currently unknown if both Pikachus will appear in both games, or if they’ll be one of the traditional variant-exclusives that typically come with paired Pokémon titles. Starting outfits for male and female player trainers will differ depending on which game players choose.
Switch 2 exclusivity and hardware
Winds and Waves will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 rather than available on both Nintendo’s current console and its wildly popular predecessor, unlike last year’s Legends Z-A. The shift to Switch 2 exclusivity removes the need to cater to older hardware, a change that will shape how Game Freak approaches graphical performance and design without the constraints of supporting the previous console generation.
Release timing and wider notes
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Alongside the game announcement, the livestream content also pointed viewers toward other entertainment release schedules and franchise activity: when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and the future of Doctor Who. Viewers were invited to subscribe and interact with the community and to get up to date with customised Newsletters.
The presentation included additional promotional and collector notes: games, anime merch, and cards are all up for sale in a celebration auction of the Pokémon franchise; there was mention of Nintendo's $100 Virtual Boy for those who enjoy digging through gaming history; and a preview of Nintendo’s slew of new early childhood toys plus an app that harkens back to the N64. The segment also noted that Stern Pinball's version of the classic Game Boy game carries a hefty chunk of change, and that a RAM shortage means bad news for next-gen consoles like the PS6. Even when your power goes down, your Wi‑Fi won't.
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The Pokémon Presents livestream delivered a focused first look: a maritime region, three touted starters, two clearly styled Pikachu, Switch 2 exclusivity, and a 2027 launch window. Additional details remain unclear in the provided context.
