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Pokémon Waves release date

Pokémon Waves is expected in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2; no exact date has been announced. It is developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
Release date2027No exact day announced
PlatformsSwitch 21 platform

Key facts

Release date
2027year announced, no exact date yet
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
The Pokémon Company, Nintendo
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)
Status

What’s confirmed about Pokémon Waves

Confirmed

  • Release date2027 (year only)
  • PlatformsNintendo Switch 2
  • DeveloperGame Freak
  • PublisherThe Pokémon Company and Nintendo
  • TrailerReleased (below)

Not confirmed yet

  • Exact release dayOnly the year is announced.
  • PC versionNot announced; no Steam page or PC platform listed.

Worked out from IGDB. “Not confirmed yet” means no announcement in those sources so far, not that it has been ruled out.

Trailer

About Pokémon Waves

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.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Pokémon Waves: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When does Pokémon Waves come out?

Pokémon Waves is expected in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2; no exact date has been announced.

Is Pokémon Waves out yet?

No, not yet. Pokémon Waves is expected in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2; no exact date has been announced.

What platforms is Pokémon Waves on?

Pokémon Waves is coming on Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Pokémon Waves on PC?

A PC version has not been announced. Pokémon Waves is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.

Who is making Pokémon Waves?

Pokémon Waves is developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo.

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