Summary
- According to leaks, the Generation 10 Pokemon games may be released for both the original Switch and Switch 2.
- The Switch 2 will be backward compatible, so it will be able to play Switch 1 Pokemon games regardless.
- Details on future Pokemon games are expected to come on February 27 during the Pokemon Presents event.
Exciting news for Pokemon fans! Leaks suggest that the upcoming Generation 10 Pokemon games might be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2. Although no official announcements have been made about Generation 10 at the time of this writing, it's widely speculated that these games are in development. Interestingly, the latest leaks indicate a dual-platform approach, which is a significant shift from expectations.
The original Nintendo Switch has already hosted the Generation 8 and 9 Pokemon games. However, the performance issues of the Generation 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, led many to believe that Game Freak would transition to the Switch 2 for the next generation. Contrary to these expectations, recent leaks from a Game Freak hacker, shared by Centro Leaks, suggest that Generation 10, codenamed "Gaia," is primarily being developed for the original Switch. Additionally, a version called "Super Gaia" has been discovered, hinting at a native release for the Switch 2. There's also buzz around Pokemon Legends: Z-A potentially receiving a native Switch 2 release.
Generation 10 Pokemon Games Could Be Coming to the Original Switch
While details about the Switch 2 are scarce, one confirmed feature is its backward compatibility with the original Switch. This means that Switch 2 owners will be able to enjoy the Generation 10 Pokemon games and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, regardless of whether they receive native releases. The Switch 2 might enhance the performance of these games, similar to how newer Xbox and PlayStation consoles improve the experience of older titles. However, the specifics of how Nintendo might enhance these possible Switch 2 ports remain unclear.
It's important to approach this leaked information with caution, as nothing has been officially confirmed about the Generation 10 Pokemon games. Fans eagerly await the Pokemon Presents event scheduled for February 27, which might shed more light on upcoming titles. However, it's rumored that this event will focus on games coming to the original Switch, not the Switch 2. If the Generation 10 Pokemon games are indeed targeting the original Switch, it might be some time before the Switch 2 sees a dedicated main series Pokemon release.
