A new Pokemon generation is on the horizon, now that Pokemon Winds and Waves has officially been revealed. The next mainline game--once again developed by Game Freak--will introduce the tenth generation of Pokemon, and while exact details are being kept under wraps for now, the reveal trailer showed off plenty of details. We've been busy connecting the poke-dots ahead of the game's release next year, and here's everything we know so far about Pokemon Winds and Waves. Table of Contents [ hide ] When will Pokemon Winds and Waves be released? Pokemon Winds and Waves platform When will Pokemon Winds and Waves be released? Nintendo has penciled in a 2027 release window for Pokemon Winds and Waves, which means that this new mainline entry will be skipping the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise. Big Pokemon games typically launch in the second half of the year, but if you need something Poke-flavored to play right now, Pokemon Pokopia might be the surprise hit spin-off game to check out. Pokemon Winds and Waves platform The new Pokemon game will be waving goodbye to the last-gen Switch console, as Nintendo has confirmed that Pokemon Winds and Waves will be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. While the news might be disappointing to anyone who isn't ready to upgrade to the Switch 2 yet, the shift to Nintendo's new hardware might be for the best given the rough presentation of previous mainline games on the older console, with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in particular looking sub-par when compared to other open-world games on the system. Continue Reading at GameSpot