Generation X · Southeast Asia archipelago
Winds & Waves
A Southeast Asia-inspired archipelago with underwater exploration.
At a glance
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Platform
Nintendo Switch 2
First released
2027 (TBA)
Genre
Role-playing game
Generation
Gen X · Southeast Asia archipelago
Release dates
Winds & Waves is scheduled for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2. Regional dates are yet to be confirmed.
Key innovation
Seamless open-world diving, three new starters, and the first Gen X titles.
About Generation X
The first Generation X mainline titles bring Pokémon to a Southeast Asia-inspired archipelago on Nintendo Switch 2, announced at Pokémon Day 2026 with a 2027 release window.