Rumored Pokémon Gen 10: Cyclades-Inspired Region and Potential Switch 2 Release Date

As Pokémon fans worldwide celebrate the ongoing success of Pokémon Legends Z-A, new speculation has surfaced regarding the next mainline entry in the storied Pokémon franchise.

With Game Freak continuing its tradition of ambitious regional expansions and hardware evolution, attention has now shifted to what may be the tenth generation of Pokémon games, tentatively referenced as Pokémon Gen 10. Information on this potential release comes from CentroLeaks, a prominent aggregator of Pokémon community rumors and leaks.

CentroLeaks has reported that the upcoming Pokémon Gen 10—operating under the internal codename “Gaia”—is rumored to be set in a region inspired by the Cyclades, a picturesque group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea.

According to their findings, the game is allegedly scheduled for release in 2025 and is expected to be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.

This detail, if accurate, marks a significant pivot from prior claims arising from a well-known Game Freak data breach, which previously suggested that the Gen 10 title might launch across both the Nintendo Switch and its anticipated successor, the Switch 2. The earliest reports of a Greek-influenced region surfaced in 2023, following revelations from the infamous Game Freak hack.

That breach unveiled internal documentation referencing several unreleased and unannounced Pokémon projects, which have since become focal points for community speculation about the franchise’s direction.

Since then, CentroLeaks has provided further updates, though it remains unclear how much of its current information is drawn from the original leak or other distinct sources. Game Freak’s approach to integrating real-world regional influences has long served as a cornerstone of the Pokemon series’ appeal, from the franchise’s debut in the Kanto region right up to recent entries like Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, which drew on Spanish and Mediterranean themes.

A Cyclades-inspired region would continue this tradition, potentially introducing fans to new character designs, Pokémon species, and mechanics reflective of both Greek culture and marine environments. At the time of writing, neither Game Freak nor The Pokémon Company nor Nintendo has officially confirmed details regarding Pokémon Gen 10, codename “Gaia,” or any exclusivity around the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

The companies remain focused on supporting existing titles through updates, special events, and digital distribution via the Nintendo eShop. As always, readers are advised to treat unconfirmed reports with discretion.

The official reveal of any new mainline Pokémon title will likely come through an official Nintendo Direct broadcast or press release.

Until such time, the community continues to monitor credible sources and share developments as they arise. Stay tuned to our site for up-to-date coverage on Pokémon Gen 10, the Nintendo Switch 2, and other major Nintendo news.

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