Summary
A newPokemonleak indicates that the core series will be moving on entirely to the Nintendo Switch 2 following the release ofPokemon Legends: Z-A. This may surprisePokemonfans, as the information differs from priorPokemonleaks.
ThePokemonseries has seen ups and downs on the Nintendo Switch. Titles likePokemon: Let’s Go PikachuandEevee, as well asPokemon Sword and Shieldreceived a positive response, butPokemon Scarlet and Violetsuffered from a number of issuesat launch. While fans were excited for aPokemongame with a more open world that would let them explore and challenge gyms however they saw fit, the technical problems with the game marred the experience.
Now, a new leak from Centro Leaks indicates that no further core seriesPokemongames will be released for the original Nintendo Switch afterPokemon Legends: Z-Alaunches. Instead, the next generation of the franchise, Gen 10, will be moving to the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusively. The firstPokemonGen 10 game in the franchise is reportedly codenamed Gaia, which was also referred to in prior leaks. However, prior leaks indicated that Gaia would be produced for the Nintendo Switch, and “Super Gaia” would be for the Nintendo Switch 2. It now seems that the plan to release two versions, or possibly a backwards-compatible game with improvements on the Nintendo Switch 2, have been scrapped in favor of focusing entirely on the new console.
Pokemon Fans React to Gen 10 Leak
Pokemon trainers responding to the news have had mixed opinions, though many seem hopeful that moving to more powerful hardware will reduce the risk of seeingPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s mistakes again. However, it’s still not known what the specs of the Nintendo Switch 2 will actually be. Leaks have teased possible upgrades, but more details will be known for certain following the upcomingNintendo Switch 2 Directslated for April 2. However, fans shouldn’t necessarily expect to hear more about Gen 10 there, as The Pokemon Company likely won’t want to take any focus away fromPokemon Legends: Z-A.
New generations ofPokemongames are always exciting for fans. Gen 10 may be even more exciting sincePokemon Legends: Z-Ais shaking up the traditionalPokemongame formula. Players may be hoping to see more innovations and unique twists in a future mainlinePokemongame. For now, though, fans will just have to be patient and see what the future holds for bothPokemonand Nintendo.
