Pokemon Winds and Waves: Everything Confirmed
By the Respawndex editorial team. Updated November 13, 2026 in Pokemon Winds and Waves
Checked against official sources on November 13, 2026. How we check facts
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Here is every confirmed detail about Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves as of November 13, 2026. In short: GAME FREAK is making them, they are Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives due in 2027, and the starters are Browt, Pombon and Gecqua. Reported details and unannounced details are listed separately at the end so you can tell them apart.
The basics
- Official title: Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, two versions, often shortened to Pokemon Winds and Waves.
- Developer: GAME FREAK.
- Announced: February 27, 2026, at the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day and the series' 30th anniversary.
Release and platform
- Release window: 2027, launching on the same day worldwide. See our release date page.
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 only. There is no original Nintendo Switch version.
- Store listing: Nintendo of America has a product page for Pokemon Winds on Switch 2, which lists 2027.
- Rating: ESRB rating pending.
Setting and gameplay
- World: an open world made up of windswept islands and a vast ocean, where Pokemon have formed their own local ecosystems.
- Exploration: the open world can be explored across islands and ocean.
- Teaming up: you work with your Pokemon to get past rough terrain and natural forces that block the way.
Starters
| Pokemon | Category | Type | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browt | Bean Chick Pokemon | Grass | Overgrow |
| Pombon | Puppy Pokemon | Fire | Blaze |
| Gecqua | Water Gecko Pokemon | Water | Torrent |
More on each one is on our starters page.
Characters and presentation
- Version outfits: the player character wears a light wide-brim hat in Pokemon Winds and a blue cap in Pokemon Waves.
- Special Pikachu: Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu, two Pikachu with new summer looks, appear in the reveal. Their role in the story has not been revealed.
- Music: the main theme heard in the reveal was recorded by the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
- Languages: Japanese, English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese (new for the series), Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
Reported, not officially confirmed
- Generation 10: the games are widely reported as the start of Generation 10, for example by Video Games Chronicle. Official materials call them the newest entries in the Pokemon RPG series rather than naming a generation number.
- Underwater areas: Nintendo Life reported that the reveal trailer shows underwater scenes. How underwater exploration works has not been explained.
Not announced yet
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Exact release date | Not announced, official pages list only 2027 |
| Region name | Not announced |
| Real-world inspiration | Not officially stated, theories are fan speculation |
| Legendary Pokemon | Not announced, none in official materials |
| Prices and editions | Not announced, no price or pre-order on the Nintendo store page |
Have a specific question? Our Pokemon Winds and Waves FAQ answers the most common ones, and the Pokemon Winds entry in our games database has the game listing.
FAQ
What has been confirmed about Pokemon Winds and Waves?
The games are by GAME FREAK, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and due in 2027 on the same day worldwide. The setting is an open world of islands and ocean, and the starters are Browt, Pombon and Gecqua.
What has not been announced for Pokemon Winds and Waves?
The exact release date, the region name, legendary Pokemon, prices and editions have not been announced.
Who recorded the Pokemon Winds and Waves main theme?
The main theme heard in the reveal was recorded by the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
What is the age rating for Pokemon Winds and Waves?
The official site lists the ESRB rating as pending.
Sources
- Pokemon Continues 30th Celebrations with the Unveiling of Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, the Newest Entries in the Pokemon Video Game Series, The Pokemon Company International (press site)
- Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves official site, The Pokemon Company
- Announcing Two All-New Entries in the Pokemon Series: Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, The Pokemon Company (press portal)
- Pokemon Winds (Nintendo Switch 2) product page, Nintendo of America
- Pokemon Winds and Waves announced for Switch 2, launching next year, Nintendo Life
- Pokemon Winds and Waves revealed: new games coming in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, Video Games Chronicle
- Pokemon Winds and Waves: release date, starters, region and everything we know, GamingBible