Pokémon Generation 10 Rumor Reveals Huge Combat Change After Legends Games

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Recent information suggests big changes are coming to battles and gameplay in the next generation of Pokémon games (Generation 10). The Pokémon series is currently very popular, especially with the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. While Pokémon Legends: Z-A is exciting fans, the developers are also planning major improvements and changes for Generation 10. These updates seem designed to appeal to dedicated players by blending familiar elements with new features, creating a better overall gaming experience.

A well-known online leaker, @Light_88_, announced on November 16, 2025, that the next Pokémon game (Generation 10) will bring back traditional turn-based battles. This is a big shift for the series, and it’s not the only new detail. The game, currently called Pokémon Wind and Wave, is expected to blend classic and modern gameplay styles, taking inspiration from various past Pokémon titles. The leak also suggests players will have more control over their characters’ movements during turn-based battles, similar to Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Interestingly, battles will sometimes begin automatically as you explore the game world.

Turn-Based Combat Returns to Pokémon

The upcoming game will include area-of-effect attacks, similar to those found in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This will bring back the turn-based combat style last seen in Arceus back in 2022, which is good news for players who preferred that system. However, those who have grown used to the real-time battles in Legends: Z-A might not enjoy the change, but it remains to be seen how this will be received.

Okay, so I’ve been seeing some leaks about the next Pokémon games – supposedly called Wind and Wave, and they’re hinting at Generation 10. Here’s what’s buzzing around: First off, it sounds like we’re going back to turn-based battles, which I’m totally okay with! But it’s not exactly the same – they’re saying battles will flow more like the combat in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Apparently, you’ll even run into battles automatically just while exploring the overworld map – no more random encounters breaking up your exploration! And the biggest thing? It sounds like we’ll have a lot more freedom in how we play and move our character. Pretty cool if it’s true!

— Light (@Light_88_) November 16, 2025

The release date for the next Pokémon game (Generation 10) hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s currently expected to launch sometime in 2026. 2026 will be the 27th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, which began with the first game on the Game Boy on February 27, 1999 – a date now celebrated as Pokémon Day. While the game, currently known as Wind and Waves, might be available by then, a later release in 2026 seems more probable. There are also rumors that the game will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it doesn’t appear to be planned for the original Switch.

The next Pokémon game, Wind and Wave, is expected to take place in a region inspired by Southeast Asian islands. The islands themselves may be partially or fully created using procedural generation. The game will probably have updated graphics thanks to a new engine, and it’s likely to offer the open-world experience that Pokémon fans have grown to love. While much of this information comes from leaks, these sources have proven reliable in the past. Therefore, players can reasonably anticipate these features when Wind and Wave launches.

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2025-11-17 01:45