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Pokémon Winds and Waves officially unveiled during Pokémon Presents
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New Gen 10 starter Pokémon include Browt, Pombon and Gecqua
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Open world adventure planned for Nintendo Switch 2 release
TOKYO. The Pokémon Company has officially revealed the next mainline titles in the franchise, announcing Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves during its latest Pokémon Presents showcase.
The upcoming games, developed by Game Freak for Nintendo Switch 2, will introduce players to a new open world region featuring windswept islands, vast oceans and dynamic ecosystems. The titles are currently scheduled for a global release in 2027.
The announcement came during the franchise’s anniversary presentation, one of the company’s biggest annual events for new reveals.
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New starter Pokémon introduced
The reveal confirmed three new first partner Pokémon for the franchise’s 10th generation:
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Browt, a Grass type Bean Chick Pokémon
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Pombon, a Fire type Puppy Pokémon
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Gecqua, a Water type Gecko Pokémon
Players will begin their journey by choosing one of the three, a tradition that dates back to the original Pokémon games.
The trailer also previewed two specially themed Pikachu variants, nicknamed Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu, though their gameplay roles have not yet been detailed.
Open world focus for next generation
Early footage showed a large tropical style region with forests, oceans and volcanic terrain, signaling another major open world push for the long running series.
Developers indicated players will explore the environment alongside Pokémon that have adapted to the region’s unique climate and ecosystems.
Broader accessibility update
The company also confirmed that Brazilian Portuguese will be supported starting with Winds and Waves, expanding language accessibility for global players.
So, the reveal marks the first official look at Pokémon’s 10th generation, a milestone moment for one of gaming’s most valuable franchises as Nintendo prepares its next hardware cycle.
More gameplay details and features are expected in future updates ahead of the 2027 launch window.
