Pokémon Winds and Waves Announced

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The next main series Pokémon games, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, will launch in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2.
These games will introduce the 10th generation of Pokémon and feature an open world with windswept islands and shimmering oceans.
The three starter Pokémon are Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water). Customization options, including dressing up Pokémon, will be available.
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will offer a larger open-world experience than Scarlet and Violet, allowing players to explore unique ecosystems where Pokémon live in harmony with the environment, team up with various Pokémon, and battle against nature when necessary. The main characters outfit will change depending on the game version selected. For Brazilian players, these games will offer a Brazilian Portuguese language option for the first time.

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Game Freak announced that the next main series installments in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, will launch in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing the 10th generation of Pokémon. The announcement trailer showcased an open world of windswept islands and shimmering oceans. The trailer also introduced Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water) as the three starter Pokémon. The video highlighted the main characters and various locations, also teasing Pokémon customization options, including the ability to dress up Pokémon. One scene depicted Pikachu in summer attire. According to the announcement, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will offer a similar open-world experience to Scarlet and Violet, but on a grander scale. Players will explore unique ecosystems where Pokémon live in harmony with the environment, team up with various Pokémon to overcome obstacles, and even battle against nature when it stands in their way. The main character’s outfit will also change depending on the game version selected. For Brazilian players, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will be the first games in the series to offer a Brazilian Portuguese language option. The announcement also introduced new characters, Windycu and Ms. Wavychu, although their specific roles remain unknown.

Pokémon Ventos e Ondas Release in 2027 – Brazilian Portuguese Announcement Trailer [View on YouTube]

YouTube cover images related to the announcement include: “First Look: Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves – Announcement Trailer [View on YouTube]”; “Primeiras imagens: Pokemon Ventos e Pokemon Ondas – Trailer de anuncio [View on YouTube]”; and “Official: Pokemon Ventos e Pokemon Ondas will be released in Brazilian Portuguese [View on YouTube].” Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are scheduled for release in 2027.

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