Pokemon Winds and Waves is unlikely to be released in the first half of 2027 based on the latest Pokemon anime arc release schedule. Although many fans were expecting a 2026 release for Pokemon Winds and Waves when it was revealed during the Pokemon Day presentation back in February, the Gen 10 games were pushed to a 2027 release window. Now, the Pokemon anime is making it seem like a Fall 2027 release is more likely for Gen 10 than a Spring 2027 one.
Pokemon Gen 10 has been a highly anticipated moment for fans of the franchise after Gen 9 released nearly four years ago with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in 2022. Since then, the yearly release cycle for new Pokemon games has slowed considerably, with the Hidden Treasure of Areas Zero DLC for Scarlet and Violet releasing in 2023 before the series skipped a new game entirely in 2024. The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has drastically improved the performance of Pokemon games, with 2025's Pokemon Legends: Z-A and 2026's Pokemon Pokopia as proof. But fans may need to wait longer than expected for Pokemon Winds and Waves to make their debut on the console if the...
