"Leaked Details Hint at Bold Moves 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, 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 enthusiasts! Leaks suggest that the much-anticipated Generation 10 Pokemon 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 believed that these games would be exclusive to the Switch 2 due to performance issues experienced with the Generation 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, on the original Switch.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's open-world design received criticism for its performance on the original Switch hardware, leading many to speculate that Game Freak would shift to the Switch 2 for the next generation. However, recent leaks shared by Centro Leaks, based on information from a Game Freak hacker, reveal that the Generation 10 games, codenamed "Gaia," are being developed primarily for the original Switch. Additionally, a version dubbed "Super Gaia" has been discovered, intended 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 on the Switch 2 are still sparse, one confirmed feature is its backward compatibility with the original Switch. This means that even if the Generation 10 Pokemon games and Pokemon Legends: Z-A do not get native releases on the Switch 2, owners of the new console will still be able to enjoy these titles. The Switch 2 might offer improved performance for these games, similar to how newer Xbox and PlayStation consoles enhance older titles, though this remains to be confirmed. It's unclear how Nintendo might enhance these potential Switch 2 ports, given the console's inherent ability to play them.

It's important to approach these leaks with caution, as nothing has been officially announced regarding the Generation 10 Pokemon games. More information might be revealed during the anticipated Pokemon Presents event on February 27. However, it's worth noting that the event is expected to focus on games coming to the original Switch rather than the Switch 2. If the Generation 10 Pokemon games are indeed targeting the original Switch, it could be some time before the Switch 2 receives its own main series Pokemon game.