Though the games are launching in 2027 rather than this year, Pokemon Winds and Waves will no less be a celebration of 30 years of Pokemon, and now their Pokedex could already include over 100 Pokemon. 2026 marked the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, which has been celebrated across multiple games, spin-offs, and releases, such as in-game events and special merchandise. According to leaks, Pokemon Winds and Waves were supposed to launch this year, but were moved to 2027 to let Game Freak flesh the games out even further.
Considering the backlash that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet got for their poor optimization, FPS, and performance in general, many fans are fine with waiting longer for a presumably more polished pair of games. While it's bittersweet that Gen 10 won't launch in time for the series' milestone, Game Freak announced a new official Pokemon release for the 30th anniversary in the form of carefully curated art books with exclusive content, designs, and even interviews. For those waiting for Gen 10, though, the Pokedex is starting to take shape, and it includes up to 102 Pokemon already.
New leaks about Pokemon Winds and Waves' Pokedex, regional and...
