Release Countdown
Pokémon Winds cover art

Pokémon Winds release date

AnnouncedGameNintendo Switch 2

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are upcoming role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch 2. Announced on 27 February 2026, on the franchise's 30th anniversary, they are the first installments in the tenth generation of the Pokémon video game series and the first to be exclusively available on the Switch 2. They are set to release in 2027.

Release date
2027
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
The Pokémon Company, Nintendo
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)

Release window

2027

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNot announcedAnnouncedSource

Where to pre-order

Pre-orders have not been listed yet.

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: 2027. Status: announced — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Pokémon Winds release?

Pokémon Winds is scheduled to release on 2027.

What time does Pokémon Winds unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Pokémon Winds on?

Pokémon Winds is releasing on Nintendo Switch 2.

Has Pokémon Winds been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Pokémon Winds?

Pre-orders have not been listed yet. Stores and prices will appear here once available.