Confirmed by The Pokemon Company
- Two versions: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, developed by Game Freak (press release)
- Release in 2027, simultaneous worldwide, Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive (official site)
- Open world of windswept islands and a vast ocean
- Starters Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), Gecqua (Water)
- Two new-look Pikachu: Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu
- Player outfit differs by version; Brazilian Portuguese supported
Pokemon Winds and Waves leaks: rumoured, not confirmed
| Claim | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Around 300 new Pokémon or forms | Centro Leaks, via leak roundups | Unconfirmed |
| Weather-based special forms as a battle mechanic | Centro Leaks | Unconfirmed |
| A region of "around 100 islands" (from a beta intro script) | ScreenRant | Unconfirmed |
| Leaked map, gym locations and a champion with several age models | Polygon | Unconfirmed |
| Internal target of September 2027 | Leak roundups | Unconfirmed |
Where the leaks come from
Polygon reports that leaker Centro Leaks says the material originates from the large 2024 Game Freak data breach, often called the "Teraleak". Polygon also notes insiders' caution that the material dates from around 2023–2024, when the game was reportedly still in development for the original Switch, so some of it may not make the final game.
That is the key point for every claim on this page: even if a leak was genuine at the time, development builds change. Features get cut, renamed or redesigned before launch.
Why some people trust these leaks
Several earlier claims, such as the general region style and the existence of a Gen 10 pair of games, lined up with the February 2026 reveal. Matching on a few points doesn't make every later claim correct, though. Big numbers like "300 new Pokémon" are exactly the kind of detail that changes most during development.
How to judge a new leak yourself
New Winds and Waves claims appear almost every week. Before you believe one, ask a few questions:
- Who reported it? A named leaker with a track record, picked up by an established outlet, is worth more than an anonymous screenshot.
- How old is the data? Material from early development builds is the most likely to change before release.
- Has anyone else confirmed it? Leakers themselves often say only one detail has been cross-checked by several sources; the rest stays single-source.
- Is it specific and checkable? Names, numbers and dates can later be proven right or wrong. Vague hype cannot.
- Does it match the official description? Claims that contradict the official site, for example a Switch 1 version, should be treated with extra suspicion.
The safest approach is the one we use: keep official facts and rumours apart, and wait for The Pokémon Company before planning around anything.
What would change this page
The next official Pokémon Presents or trailer will likely confirm or rule out several of the claims above. When it does, we will move confirmed items into the official list, strike through anything that turns out wrong, and update the date at the top. Until then, the region name, the size of the Pokédex, the legendaries and the exact release date all remain not announced yet.
How we handle leaks on this site
- We don't host or embed leaked images, models or files.
- We only list claims reported by established outlets and name the source.
- Our hub, starters, release date and new Pokémon pages contain official facts only.
- When a rumour is confirmed or denied, we move it and update the date at the top.
Spoiler-free alternative
If you want to avoid leaks, stick to the official pages and the announcement trailer. In the meantime, sharpen your battle skills with the type calculator, plan teams in the Pokemon team builder, or take on Daily Red.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the official Winds and Waves site, The Pokémon Company press release and Serebii. Anything not announced is marked as such; we update this page when Nintendo or The Pokémon Company share news.