Nintendo Calls Pokemon Winds and Waves Crucial for Switch 2

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa issued an official statement on November 8, 2026, calling Pokemon Winds and Waves a crucial release for the Nintendo Switch 2 in its third year, according to gamerant.com. Furukawa said Nintendo intends to do its utmost to maximize sales of the game.

The statement did not include new gameplay details for Pokemon Winds and Waves, and it reaffirmed the previously announced 2027 release window. The games remain scheduled exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pokemon Winds and Waves are the 10th generation Pokemon titles. Their three starters are the Grass-type Browt, the Fire-type Pombon and the Water-type Gecqua.

Pokemon Winds and Waves were first revealed during Pokemon Day celebrations earlier in 2026, in a trailer that showed the game world, the main playable characters and three new Pokemon. Pokemon Day 2027 is scheduled for February 27.

Earlier in 2026, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak released Pokemon Pokopia to strong reviews and sales, following ports of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen to the Switch. A recent leak, which remains unconfirmed, claimed three new Pokemon would appear in Winds and Waves, including a new Charcadet evolution and two new Oricorio forms.