The Pokémon Company International has confirmed that Game Freak’s next mainline entries, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
The two titles expand the series’ RPG ambitions with an open-world setting built around windswept islands and a vast, glittering ocean.
Both retail and digital editions will be available via the Nintendo eShop worldwide.
Orchestral main theme video
The Pokémon Company International released a new video showing the NHK Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daisuke Nagamine, performing and recording the games’ main theme.
The footage highlights the company’s investment in a full orchestral score to support the new region’s sweeping environments.
Gameplay and starters
Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves place players in the role of a primary trainer whose outfit varies depending on the version being played.
At the outset of the adventure, players will choose one of three starter Pokémon: Browt, the Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Puppy Pokémon; or Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pokémon.
These starters and the open-world islands were showcased in official materials accompanying the announcement.
Language support and accessibility
The publisher also confirmed that Brazilian Portuguese will be an official language option starting with Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.
The company stated that broadening language support aims to make Pokémon more accessible to players worldwide and reinforces its long-term goal of bringing people together through Pokémon.
Release and platform details
Both titles are confirmed for a 2027 release window and will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, with simultaneous retail and Nintendo eShop distribution.
Game Freak, the long-time developer behind the mainline Pokémon franchise, continues to helm these new entries as the series evolves for Nintendo’s next-generation portable-home hybrid.
Reporting note
This report synthesizes official information released by The Pokémon Company International and production credits associated with the announcement.
Alex Seedhouse, a long-time Nintendo reporter with extensive coverage across multiple console generations, has tracked the reveal and related materials.
The two titles expand the series’ RPG ambitions with an open-world setting built around windswept islands and a vast, glittering ocean.
Both retail and digital editions will be available via the Nintendo eShop worldwide.
Orchestral main theme video
The Pokémon Company International released a new video showing the NHK Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daisuke Nagamine, performing and recording the games’ main theme.
The footage highlights the company’s investment in a full orchestral score to support the new region’s sweeping environments.
Gameplay and starters
Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves place players in the role of a primary trainer whose outfit varies depending on the version being played.
At the outset of the adventure, players will choose one of three starter Pokémon: Browt, the Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Puppy Pokémon; or Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pokémon.
These starters and the open-world islands were showcased in official materials accompanying the announcement.
Language support and accessibility
The publisher also confirmed that Brazilian Portuguese will be an official language option starting with Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.
The company stated that broadening language support aims to make Pokémon more accessible to players worldwide and reinforces its long-term goal of bringing people together through Pokémon.
Release and platform details
Both titles are confirmed for a 2027 release window and will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, with simultaneous retail and Nintendo eShop distribution.
Game Freak, the long-time developer behind the mainline Pokémon franchise, continues to helm these new entries as the series evolves for Nintendo’s next-generation portable-home hybrid.
Reporting note
This report synthesizes official information released by The Pokémon Company International and production credits associated with the announcement.
Alex Seedhouse, a long-time Nintendo reporter with extensive coverage across multiple console generations, has tracked the reveal and related materials.
