"Leaked Pokemon Plan Hints at Generation 10 Surprise"

Summary

• Leaks suggest that the Generation 10 Pokemon games could 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 Pokemon games from the original Switch.
• More details on future Pokemon games are anticipated during the Pokemon Presents event on February 27.

According to recent leaks within the Pokemon franchise, the highly anticipated Generation 10 games might see native releases on both the original Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Switch 2. Although no official announcements have been made about Generation 10 at the time of writing, many fans speculated that these games would be developed exclusively for the Switch 2, given the performance issues faced by the Generation 9 games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, on the original Switch hardware.

The open-world nature of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was heavily criticized for its performance on the original Switch, leading many to believe that Game Freak would shift their focus to the more powerful Switch 2 for future releases. However, recent leaks from a Game Freak hacker, as reported by Centro Leaks, suggest a different approach. The Generation 10 games, codenamed "Gaia," are reportedly being developed primarily for the original Switch. Additionally, a version called "Super Gaia" has been discovered, which appears to be tailored 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 about the Switch 2 remain scarce, one confirmed feature is its backward compatibility with the original Switch. This means that owners of the Switch 2 will be able to play Generation 10 Pokemon games and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, even if they are not natively released for the new console. The Switch 2 might offer improved performance for these games, similar to how newer Xbox and PlayStation consoles enhance the experience of older titles. However, the specifics of how Nintendo might enhance these potential Switch 2 ports are still unclear.

It's important to approach these leaks with caution, as no official announcements have been made regarding the Generation 10 Pokemon games. 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 could be some time before the Switch 2 sees a dedicated main series Pokemon game.