Pokémon Winds and Waves launch on the Switch 2 in 2027

It’s time to say goodbye to the Paldea region because a new generation of mainline Pokémon games are on the way.

During today’s big Pokémon Presents stream, Nintendo announced that Pokémon Wind and Waves are the next installments in the core game series. The games will launch in 2027 and are exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo also shared a trailer showcasing a new trio of starter pokémon — Browt, Pombon, and Gecua — and a number of different environments you’ll be able to explore as you play through the games.

In addition to establishing that Wind and Waves takes place in an island setting, the trailer really highlights how much more detailed and complex the games’ environments are compared to past titles like Scarlet / Violet and Legends: Z-A. It seems like you’ll be able to explore dense jungles, caves full of magma, and beneath the ocean all while encountering wild pokémon. In a press release, Nintendo said that Wind and Waves will be open-world games, and the company also noted that Brazilian Portuguese will officially be supported as a selectable language.

2027 is still a ways out from now, but Winds and Waves’ definitely seems like it’s going to be worth the wait. And with Pokopia about to drop next week, there’s going to be plenty to keep Pokémon fans busy in the meantime.