New Pokémon Leak Uncovers Exciting Gen 10 Details

The buzz in the Pokémon community is all about a recent leak suggesting that after the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the main Pokémon series will migrate to the Nintendo Switch 2. This is catching fans off guard since it contradicts older leaks that hinted otherwise.

The journey of Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch has been quite the rollercoaster. While Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee, alongside Pokémon Sword and Shield, found favor with the fanbase, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were marred by several launch complaints. Despite the initial excitement around a more open-world experience where players could roam and challenge gyms at their own pace, the technical hitches took some shine off their debut.

According to Centro Leaks, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be the last core series game on the present Nintendo Switch. The next chapter, Pokémon Generation 10, is heading exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2. What’s intriguing is the codename “Gaia” for this new game, a name that surfaced in previous leaks. Earlier reports suggested two versions: “Gaia” for the current Switch and “Super Gaia” for the Switch 2. It now seems they’ve ditched the dual-release model to pour all efforts into the upcoming console.

Tackling the switch to Nintendo’s next-gen console, the Pokémon community is split. While there’s hope that more powerful hardware might sidestep past pitfalls like those seen in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the specifics of the Nintendo Switch 2 remain under wraps. Some leaks have teased potential enhancements, but we’ll get more concrete information following the scheduled Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Don’t hold your breath for Generation 10 news during this event, though, as The Pokémon Company will likely keep the spotlight on Pokémon Legends: Z-A for now.

Each new Pokémon generation stirs excitement and anticipation. Generation 10 might be particularly thrilling with Pokémon Legends: Z-A shaking up the series formula. Players are eager to see what fresh twists and innovations the mainline games might bring. For now, the community will need to hang tight and see where both Pokémon and Nintendo venture next.