Game Freak programmer co-authors water rendering paper presented at Pacific Graphics 2026
Fumiya Narita and University of Tokyo professor Takashi Kanai presented research on more efficient rendering of water and moving liquids in Singapore.
Game Freak programmer Fumiya Narita and University of Tokyo professor Takashi Kanai co-published a research paper on more efficient rendering of water and moving liquids, according to GamesRadar. The paper was presented at the Pacific Graphics 2026 conference in Singapore.
The research did not include an in-game demonstration, and Game Freak has not confirmed whether the work will be used in Pokemon Winds and Waves.
Background on Pokemon Winds and Waves
Pokemon Winds and Waves was announced with a debut trailer showing large oceans and an underwater biome. The game is scheduled to launch in 2027 exclusively on Switch 2.
Quick answers
Will the water rendering research be used in Pokemon Winds and Waves?
Game Freak has not confirmed whether the research will be used in the game.
Where was the paper presented?
It was presented at the Pacific Graphics 2026 conference in Singapore.
When does Pokemon Winds and Waves launch?
It is scheduled to launch in 2027 exclusively on Switch 2.