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Pokémon Champions Launches April 2026; Switch 2 Exclusive Titles Ahead

3/29/2026

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There will be no new main-series Pokémon game launching in 2026.
Pokémon Winds and Waves is planned for 2027 and exclusive to Switch 2.
Pokémon Champions releases on April 8, 2026, for both the original Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a free Switch 2 upgrade to enhance visuals.
The shift to Switch 2 for future Pokémon titles may require players to transition.

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Story summary

There will be no new main-series Pokémon game launching in 2026.
Pokémon Winds and Waves is planned for 2027 and exclusive to Switch 2.
Pokémon Champions releases on April 8, 2026, for both the original Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a free Switch 2 upgrade to enhance visuals.
The shift to Switch 2 for future Pokémon titles may require players to transition.