A brand-new Pokemon release planned for December 2026 celebrates all 9 generations so far. For much of 2026, The Pokemon Company has celebrated the franchise's 30th anniversary with new games, the Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ports, events across titles like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and Pokemon GO, spin-off releases, a dedicated 30th anniversary Pokemon TCG set, and more. Many fans are now looking ahead to the next chapter of Pokemon, Pokemon Winds and Waves, but that doesn't mean the 2026 celebrations are over.
According to leaks, Pokemon Winds and Waves will launch in late 2027, presumably between September and November. As for this year, there have been rumors that Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire will launch as Switch ports in October 2026, but so far nothing has been officially announced. Still, the games will likely be added as Switch and Switch 2 games, like FireRed and LeafGreen, and they were even teased with a clip showing improved HD graphics on a modern emulator. Another good reason why these ports should be made is that a major new Pokemon release is just around the corner, and it celebrates their history.
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