‘Pokémon’ Reveals New Games, ‘Winds’ and ‘Waves,’ With 2027 Release Date and 10th Generation Starters

The next generation of “Pokémon” has finally been revealed.

During its “Pokémon Presents” 30th anniversary livestream, the company unveiled the first look at the long-awaited 10th generation, “Winds” and “Waves.” The three starter Pokémon and a look at the diverse, open world were also shown. The new games will release next year on the Nintendo Switch 2.

The three starters include the grass-type chick Browt, the fiery, Pomeranian-inspired Pombon and the water gecko Gecqua. In the final minutes of the presentation, the first teaser for “Winds” and “Waves” began in an oceanfront home with a knock at the door. As it opened, two costumed Pikachus appeared, suggesting there will be some new level of customization for the electric icon. One Pikachu wore sunglasses, a white hat and floral shirt, and the other had a blue cap and matching dress on.

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The short trailer zoomed over the unnamed region where the games take place. It looked much more expansive and detailed than the worlds we’ve seen in games like “Scarlet” and “Violet” or the recent “Legends Z-A.” There was a tropical forest with a roaming Tropius and Gloom, an ocean with a gigantic Wailord spewing water from its spout, grassy plains with Tailow flying about and a lava-filled volcano with Slugma oozing around. There were also quick looks at a massive tower floating in the water that could be some kind of gym, plus a beachside town with buildings connected by aquatic bridges. It also seemed like there was a robust day-night cycle, with different Pokémon appearing during the early morning, sunset and dusk.

As previously announced, “FireRed” and “LeafGreen” are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, as is the 2005 GameCube game “Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.” The new battling game, “Pokémon Champions,” will release on the Switch in April and on mobile devices later this year.