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! According to the latest leaks from the Pokemon franchise, the highly anticipated Generation 10 games might be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. While no official announcements have been made about Generation 10 at the time of writing, it was widely assumed that these games would be exclusive to the Switch 2, given the performance issues experienced with the Generation 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, on the original Switch.

The open-world nature of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pushed the limits of the original Switch hardware, leading many to believe that Game Freak would shift their focus to the more powerful Switch 2 for future releases. However, recent leaks suggest a different approach. According to information shared by Centro Leaks from a Game Freak hacker, the Generation 10 games, codenamed "Gaia," are primarily being developed for the original Switch. Additionally, a version called "Super Gaia" has been discovered, which appears to be tailored for the Switch 2. There's also evidence suggesting that Pokemon Legends: Z-A might receive a native release on the Switch 2.

Generation 10 Pokemon Games Could Be Coming to the Original Switch

While details about the Switch 2 are still scarce, one confirmed feature is its backward compatibility with the original Switch. This means that owners of the Switch 2 will be able to play Generation 10 Pokemon games and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, even if they are not native releases. The Switch 2 might offer improved performance for these games, similar to how newer Xbox and PlayStation consoles enhance older titles, but this remains to be seen. Nintendo might introduce additional enhancements for these potential Switch 2 ports, though specifics are still unknown.

It's important to approach these leaks with caution, as nothing has been officially confirmed about the Generation 10 Pokemon games. Fans can look forward to the Pokemon Presents event on February 27 for more information. However, it's rumored that this event will focus on games coming to the original Switch, not the Switch 2. If the Generation 10 games are indeed targeting the original Switch, it could be some time before the Switch 2 sees a dedicated main series Pokemon game.

Stay tuned for more updates, and keep your excitement in check until official announcements are made!