"Leaked Details Hint at Bold Future for Pokemon Gen 10"

Summary

• Leaks suggest that the Generation 10 Pokemon games might be released on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
• The Switch 2 is expected to be backward compatible, allowing it to play Switch 1 Pokemon games as well.
• More information on future Pokemon games is anticipated during the Pokemon Presents event on February 27.

According to recent leaks within the Pokemon franchise, the highly anticipated Generation 10 games are rumored to be released natively on both the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. At the time of this writing, the Generation 10 Pokemon games have not been officially announced, but it was widely assumed that they would be developed exclusively for the Switch 2, given the performance issues faced by the Generation 9 games on the original Switch hardware. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which introduced an open-world environment, received criticism for their performance on the OG Switch, leading many to believe that Game Freak would shift to the more powerful Switch 2 for the next generation.

However, recent leaks shared by Centro Leaks, sourced from a Game Freak hacker, indicate that the Generation 10 games, codenamed "Gaia," are being primarily developed for the original Switch. Additionally, there's mention of "Super Gaia," suggesting a version tailored for the Switch 2. There's also speculation that Pokemon Legends: Z-A could 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 scarce, 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 are released natively on the original console, Switch 2 owners will still be able to play them. The Switch 2 might offer enhanced performance for these games, akin to how newer Xbox and PlayStation models handle older titles more efficiently. However, the exact enhancements Nintendo might offer for these potential Switch 2 ports remain unclear.

It's important to approach these leaks with caution, as no official announcements have been made about the Generation 10 Pokemon games yet. Fans are eagerly awaiting the Pokemon Presents event scheduled for February 27, which is expected to focus on games coming to the original Switch rather than the Switch 2. If the Generation 10 games are indeed targeting the original Switch, it might be some time before the Switch 2 sees its own main series Pokemon title.