Pokemon Winds and Waves: Release Date, Editions, and More

It’s been a very long time since Pokemon fans saw a new generation of Pokemon release in mainline games. Generation 9 Pokemon was released in 2022, and ever since then, fans have been asking for the next generation. After a long wait, Gen 10 is finally here in the new mainline games Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, that were announced during the Pokemon Presents 2026 Stream on the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Here are all the details you need to know about the new Pokemon Winds and Waves game.

Pokemon Winds and Waves Gen 10 Release Date

Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves will be released in 2027. Similar to Scarlet and Violet, these two games will be released simultaneously as different cover and name editions, although the gameplay content will remain similar between the two. This info was revealed as part of Pokemon’s 30th Anniversary Celebration.

While an exact date hasn’t been announced yet, you can expect it to be released in mid 2027, similar to the release of Pokemon Legends ZA. We will update this section once the release date has been announced.

Pokemon Winds and Waves Platforms, Editions, and Price.

As of now Pokemon Winds and Waves is only confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Right now, there’s no information about the game’s release on Switch 1. However, we might see Nintendo making adjustments in the game’s specs for a Switch 1 release in the future.

Just like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, there will be two game editions for Winds and Waves. Both editions will feature the same story and gameplay, with a few minor changes that we’ve discussed earlier. Other than that, there might be some special editions of the game with Nintendo Switch 2, alongside some pre-order bonuses.

The price of Pokemon Winds and Waves is unknown, but you can expect it to be somewhere between $70-100, since it’s a next-gen Switch 2 game.

Pokemon Winds and Waves Gameplay Details

The gameplay for Pokemon Winds and Waves looks polished with next-gen graphics and intricate details. Below, we have listed all the gameplay details that were revealed during the Pokemon Presents Livestream:

• Open world exploration in the new region with beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves.
• Over 70+ Pokemon have been confirmed, with three from Gen 10, and others returning from the previous generations.
• Professor Oak returns, but is bald and uses a cane for walking.
• Three new Gen 10 Starter Pokemon: Browt (Grass-type), Pombon (Fire-type), and Gecqua (Water-type). 
• Team up with the Pokemon you encounter and catch. This involves diving, swimming, illuminating caverns, and using other abilities.
• Rotom device allows players to interact with owned Pokemon and use their abilities to explore.
• Different main character outfits depending on the version of the game you play.
• A pair of special Pikachu (Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu) with a brand-new look. The Pikachu you get will probably depend on the version of the game.
• New evolutions for Orthworm, Liepard, Meenshao, Goldeen, and Claydol.
• A new item called Omni-boost that revives Pokemon when held. Some Gen 10 Pokemon have special rebirth forms.
• Pokemon HOME connectivity allows transferring Pokemon from other games to Wind and Waves.

That’s all the information that we know so far about Pokemon Winds and Waves. We will keep this article updated as we find more details. Make sure that you bookmark this and come back later.