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.

Exciting news for Pokemon fans! Leaks suggest that the upcoming Generation 10 Pokemon games could be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2. Although no official announcement has been made about Generation 10 at the time of this writing, it's widely speculated that these games are in development. Given the performance issues faced by the Generation 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, on the original Switch, many believed that Game Freak would transition to the Switch 2 for the next generation. However, recent leaks indicate otherwise.

According to a leak from the Game Freak hacker, shared by Centro Leaks, the Generation 10 games are codenamed "Gaia" and are being developed primarily for the original Switch. Additionally, a version called "Super Gaia" has been mentioned, hinting at a Switch 2 release. There's also speculation 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 still sparse, one confirmed feature is its backward compatibility with the original Switch. This means that Switch 2 owners will be able to play the Generation 10 Pokemon games and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, whether or not they get native releases. The Switch 2 could potentially run these games more efficiently, similar to how newer Xbox and PlayStation consoles handle older games, though this remains to be confirmed. What enhancements Nintendo might offer for these potential Switch 2 ports is still unknown, especially since the console will already be capable of playing them.

It's important to take this information with a grain of salt, as nothing official has been announced about the Generation 10 Pokemon games. Fans might get more news during the anticipated Pokemon Presents event on February 27. However, it's rumored that this event will focus on games for the original Switch, not the Switch 2. If Generation 10 is indeed aimed at the original Switch, it could be years before the Switch 2 sees a dedicated main series Pokemon game.