Furukawa: Pokémon Winds and Waves key for Switch 2 in 2027

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors in a document dated November 6, 2026 that Pokémon Winds and Waves is a key release for Nintendo Switch 2, and that Nintendo intends to do its "utmost to maximize its sales." The game is scheduled for 2027. The same week, a leak claimed the release had been pushed back a full year before it was announced.

What did Furukawa say?

Furukawa said Pokémon titles have historically played a "vital role" in hardware adoption and pointed to Pokémon Pokopia, released in March, as a major driver of Switch 2 sales. He added that The Pokémon Company manages the franchise's business, so he would not give specific details about Winds and Waves. The comments came a day after Nintendo reported that Switch 2 had reached 26.35 million units, with first-half hardware sales down 37.4% year on year.

Was Pokémon Winds and Waves delayed?

This part is a leak, not an official statement. According to Vice, a report shared by CentroLeaks on X claims the decision to move Winds and Waves from November 2026 to November 2027 was made at the last moment in January, weeks before Pokémon Day 2026, because the games were not ready. The same leak makes claims about the Pokémon anime schedule. Nintendo, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak have not confirmed any of it.

Claim	Status
Winds and Waves releases in 2027	Official (announced February 2026)
Key Switch 2 release, per Furukawa	Official (November 6 investor document)
Originally planned for November 2026	Leak, unconfirmed
Targeting November 2027	Leak, unconfirmed

When is Pokémon Winds and Waves coming out?

The only official window is 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. No month or day has been announced. The leak points to November 2027, which would match the series' usual late-year release slot, but until The Pokémon Company sets a date, that should be treated as speculation.

What does it mean for Switch 2 owners?

Nintendo is openly treating Winds and Waves as one of the main reasons to buy a Switch 2 next year. With hardware sales down from the launch period, a new mainline Pokémon generation is the kind of release that has historically moved consoles, which is the point Furukawa made to investors. Until a date is announced, the 2027 window is the only firm detail.