Pokémon Winds and Waves has an awful lot riding on it. The expectations for the Gen 10 Pokémon games are astronomically high, both as a consequence of it being the very first next-gen exclusive title in the series, and because it is making up for the previous generation's numerous failures. The likes of Scarlet and Violet and even its earlier Switch predecessors failed to resonate with gamers much in the same way the DS Pokémon games had, and, consequently, Game Freak's shepherding of the series has been brought under intense scrutiny.
While we've seen very little about the game and received even less information beyond a handful of crucial Pokémon Winds & Waves leaks, fans are already a tad dubious about whether it can succeed where the likes of Scarlet and Violet failed. Indeed, a recent delay announcement has sent the Pokémon fandom down a rather dark spiral, frustrated with the result and questioning whether Winds and Wave's new release date will even be met.
According to Pokémon anime leaker Moot, Game Freak had originally intended to release Pokémon Winds & Waves in November 2026. However, the company decided back in January 2026 to delay the game from its original...
