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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsAs of September 30, 2026, the only officially announced Pokémon game beyond the current schedule is the 2027 pair Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Pokémon Champions, Pokémon Pokopia, Pokémon Friends and Pokémon Legends: Z-A also have official schedule evidence. No specific leaked title or post-2027 project has been confirmed by The Pokémon Company or Nintendo.
Confirmed Pokémon games at a glance
This table separates announced products from rumors and carries Nintendo’s regional and scheduling caveats with each entry.
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Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2 | $69.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus - US Version | $54.26 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokemon Shining Pearl - Nintendo Switch Shining Pearl Edition | $52.49 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! - Nintendo Switch | $53.87 | Buy on Amazon |
| Game | Confirmation | Release date or window | Platform | Availability | Format |
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| Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Officially announced | 2027 | Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive | Simultaneous worldwide release | Not stated on the official announcement |
| Pokémon Champions | Officially announced | April 2026 window; Nintendo’s schedule lists 2026 | Nintendo Switch | Dates can vary by region | Downloadable title |
| Pokémon Pokopia | Officially announced | March 5, 2026 | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo notes that regional availability can differ | Not stated in the cited schedule |
| Pokémon Friends | Officially announced | July 22, 2025 | Nintendo Switch | Regional details can differ | Downloadable Nintendo Switch title |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Officially announced | October 16, 2025 | Nintendo Switch; Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also listed | Dates and edition details can differ by region | Physical Nintendo Switch product; digital format not stated in the cited schedule |
Nintendo’s schedule warns that launch dates and titles are subject to change and that release dates may differ by region. Treat the dates above as the latest official schedule information, not an unchangeable guarantee.
The 2027 headline: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are a paired announcement, not two rumored names for one undisclosed game. The official description promises an open world built around windswept islands and a vast ocean, with ecosystems adapted to those environments. Both versions are planned for a simultaneous worldwide release in 2027 and are exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
#1 Best Overall
- Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon as a Ditto transformed to look like a human.
- Use other Pokémon’s moves, like Bulbasaur’s Leafage, to revitalize and navigate the world around you.
- Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.
- Gather materials to create items and furniture, till the fields to grow delicious crops, build homes for the Pokémon you meet, and more—there’s so much to do!
- Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.
Confirmed first partner Pokémon
- Browt — the Bean Chick Pokémon, Grass type
- Pombon — the Puppy Pokémon, Fire type
- Gecqua — the Water Gecko Pokémon, Water type
The announcement does not provide a day, month, price, edition breakdown or physical-versus-downloadable specification. Those details should not be inferred from the 2027 window.
What is scheduled for 2026?
Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions is the 2026 downloadable Nintendo Switch release in the current roadmap. The Pokémon Day 2026 roundup describes an April launch window, while Nintendo’s launch schedule records the title more broadly under 2026. That difference means April is the published window, not a confirmed day. Nintendo also says dates may change and vary by region.
Rank #2
- Action meets RPG in this new take on the Pokémon series
- Study Pokémon behaviors, sneak up on them, and toss a well-aimed Poké Ball to catch them
- Unleash moves in the speedy agile style or the powerful strong style in battles
- Travel to the Hisui region—the Sinnoh of old—and build the region’s first Pokédex
- Learn about the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, the key to this mysterious tale
Pokémon Pokopia
Pokémon Pokopia is listed for Nintendo Switch 2 with a March 5, 2026 date in Nintendo’s launch schedule. The Pokémon Day 2026 material also includes it among the featured updates. The cited schedule does not establish a physical or downloadable format, so the format should be checked against the local store listing before purchase.
The 2025 games on the official roadmap
Pokémon Friends
Pokémon Friends is identified in Nintendo’s investor and launch materials as a downloadable Nintendo Switch title dated July 22, 2025. It is a separate product from the larger role-playing entries in the roadmap; its listing does not establish a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
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Rank #3
- Revisit the Sinnoh region from the original Pokémon Pearl Version game and set off to try and become the Champion of the Pokémon League
- The Pokémon Shining Pearl game brings new life to this remade classic with added features
- Explore the Grand Underground to dig up items and Pokémon Fossils, build a Secret Base, and more.
- Test your style and rhythm in a Super Contest Show
- A reimagined adventure, now for the Nintendo Switch system
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has an October 16, 2025 Nintendo Switch date, and Nintendo’s product lineup also lists a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. For shoppers looking for a boxed game, this is the clearest physical-product match in the current roadmap. Edition contents and regional release details can differ, so verify the exact platform on the retailer or Nintendo Store page.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Are any leaked Pokémon games confirmed?
No. The authoritative material available for this roadmap does not confirm a particular leaked title, release date or post-2027 production slate. A leak can be interesting without being an entry on the release schedule, and a codename, trademark, retailer listing or alleged insider post is not an announcement.
Rank #4
- Don the role of a Pokémon Trainer as you travel through Kanto
- Discover a new species of Pokémon with the Pokémon Lets Go series
- Catch Pokémon in the wild using a gentle throwing motion with either a Joy-Con controller or a Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life
- See the world in style by customizing Pikachu and your Trainer with a selection of outfits
- Connect to Pokémon GO* to transfer caught Kanto-region Pokémon, including Alolan and Shiny forms, as well as the newly discovered Pokémon, Meltan, from that game to this one
How to judge a leak
- Identify the original source. Record the leaker or publication, the original publication date and whether the claim is firsthand, a document, a database entry or hearsay.
- Separate claims. A report might correctly identify a project while guessing its platform, release year or title. Assess each detail independently.
- Look for official corroboration. The Pokémon Company or Nintendo must announce the game on an official channel before it belongs in the confirmed roadmap.
- Keep unverified wording. Until corroborated, use “reported,” “rumored” or “unverified,” never “confirmed.”
Pokémon Support’s policy is explicit: “All information regarding upcoming Pokémon titles will be posted at pokemon.com as soon as it is made public. We are unable to answer questions regarding titles that have not yet been announced on pokemon.com.” That policy is why an unnamed leak cannot be converted into a release entry here.
What new Pokémon game is coming next?
With the 2025 and 2026 schedule dates already passed or reached by the current calendar, the next announced release window on this roadmap is 2027 for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. No exact day or month has been announced, and both games require Nintendo Switch 2.
What Pokémon games are coming in 2026 or 2027?
- 2026: Pokémon Champions (April window; Nintendo’s listing says 2026) and Pokémon Pokopia (March 5, 2026).
- 2027: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, simultaneous worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2.
Because Nintendo can revise dates and regional availability, check the local Nintendo listing for the final day, edition and purchase format.
Quick Recap
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