"The Pokémon Company finally revealed the very leaked games, Pokémon Winds And Waves. The games are set in a very aquatic region, revealing swamps, oceans and marinas, with what's clearly a hugely improved engine to boot. Announced only for the Switch 2, the next pair of mainline games won't be coming out until 2027."
"That means it will be an unprecedented five years between two main Pokémon games for the first time in their 30 year history. What we saw in this reveal trailer showed us a much wetter world than we're used to in the franchise, and very clearly the ability to go underwater as part of play."
"That's likely a big part of why this will be Switch 2 only, given the water effects would have an original Switch emitting smoke and then burning down your house. The announcement of 2027 is a huge surprise, given these games were originally expected to appear in 2025."
The Pokémon Company revealed Pokémon Winds and Waves during a Pokémon Presents event, confirming previously leaked titles. These mainline games feature an aquatic-themed region with swamps, oceans, and marinas, utilizing a significantly improved graphics engine. The games are exclusive to Switch 2, releasing in 2027—a substantial delay from earlier 2025 expectations. This represents the first five-year gap between mainline Pokémon games in the franchise's 30-year history. The reveal trailer showcases underwater exploration as a core gameplay mechanic, with enhanced water effects requiring Switch 2's capabilities. Three new starter Pokémon were revealed, though limited additional details about gameplay features or new creatures have been disclosed.
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