Pokemon Winds and Waves Release Date

Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves come out in 2027. No exact release date has been announced, so any specific day you see online is not official yet. What is confirmed is that the games will launch on the same day worldwide.

What is confirmed about the release

• Release window: 2027. The official Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves site and the Nintendo of America product page for Pokemon Winds both list 2027.
• Worldwide launch: the games launch on the same day around the world, rather than arriving in different regions at different times.
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 only. There is no original Nintendo Switch version, which our platform page covers in more detail.
• Announcement: the games were revealed on February 27, 2026, at the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day and the series' 30th anniversary.

What has not been announced

• The exact date. Official pages still list only 2027, with no month or day.
• Price and editions. The Nintendo store page shows no price and no pre-order, and no editions beyond the two versions have been announced.
• Age rating. The official site lists the ESRB rating as pending.

Timeline so far

How we keep this page current

Respawndex checks the official game site and the Nintendo store listing for timing changes. This page was last verified on November 13, 2026. When an exact date is announced, it will replace the 2027 window here and on our Pokemon Winds and Waves hub.

Pokemon games on Switch 2 you can play now

If you already have a Switch 2 and want something Pokemon in the meantime, two games are out now:

• Pokemon Pokopia launched on March 5, 2026 and is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. It is a life simulation and building game where you play as Ditto. See our Pokopia guide.
• Pokemon Legends: Z-A, released on October 16, 2025, is available as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Nintendo promises better performance, higher resolution and smoother frame rates on Switch 2.

You can also find Pokemon Winds in our games database.