Pokemon Leak May Reveal Surprising Plan for Generation 10 Games

Rumors suggest the upcoming Generation 10 Pokémon games might launch on both the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. This is despite initial speculation that the performance issues seen in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet would lead Game Freak to exclusively target the more powerful Switch 2.

Leaks, originating from a Game Freak hacker and shared by Centro Leaks, point to two versions: "Gaia," the primary development build for the original Switch, and "Super Gaia," a purported Switch 2 version. Similar leaks suggest a native Switch 2 release for Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

The Switch 2's backward compatibility ensures that regardless of native releases, both Switch models will play these titles. While enhanced performance on the Switch 2 is anticipated, the specifics remain unclear, particularly regarding any potential incentives for purchasing Switch 2 versions.

Crucially, all information remains unconfirmed. While a Pokémon Presents event is scheduled for February 27th, it's reportedly focused on original Switch titles, potentially delaying a dedicated Switch 2 Pokémon game for years. Treat all current information as speculative until official announcements.