"Leaked Details Hint at Exciting Future for Pokemon Gen 10"

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, allowing it to play Switch 1 Pokemon games.
• More details on future Pokemon games are expected during the Pokemon Presents event on February 27.

The latest leaks from the Pokemon franchise suggest that the upcoming Generation 10 games could be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2. Although not officially announced, it's widely speculated that these games are in development. The original Switch has already hosted the Generation 8 and 9 Pokemon games, with the latter receiving criticism for performance issues. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, in particular, struggled with their open-world environment on the original Switch hardware, leading many to believe that Game Freak would shift focus to the Switch 2 for the next generation. However, recent leaks indicate otherwise.

According to a Game Freak hacker, as reported by Centro Leaks, the Generation 10 games are codenamed "Gaia" and are primarily being developed for the original Switch. Additionally, a version called "Super Gaia" has been discovered, which seems to be tailored for the Switch 2. There's also evidence suggesting that Pokemon Legends: Z-A might receive 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 have the ability to play Generation 10 Pokemon games and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, whether or not they receive native releases on the new console. It's speculated that the Switch 2 could run these games more efficiently, similar to how newer Xbox and PlayStation consoles handle older games. However, how Nintendo might enhance these potential Switch 2 ports remains unclear.

As of now, no official announcements have been made about the Generation 10 Pokemon games, so fans should approach this information cautiously. The upcoming Pokemon Presents event on February 27 might shed more light on future Pokemon titles, although it's expected to focus on games for the original Switch rather than the Switch 2. If the Generation 10 games are indeed targeting the original Switch, it could be some time before the Switch 2 sees its own main series Pokemon game.