Summary

• It's rumored that Gen 10 may release in 2025 or 2026 — coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, bringing new features and possibilities.
• Trainers speculate on Gen 10, theorizing possible locations like Australia or Italy, adding excitement to the release.
• Fans anticipate unique Gen 10 starters and a focus on Pokemon abilities for an exciting future game.

By following trends and release dates, Pokémon is due to have a new game sooner than fans may expect. Pokemon titles are separated by a few years, but fans are already guessing about what can be expected in Generation 10 and when the release date will be, despite Nintendo not providing much information on what will be included or where the game will be set. There are high expectations for the next game due to past performance issues and glitches in past games.

Trainers across the internet are theorizing and speculating about what exactly Generation 10 has in store. From looking for Easter Eggs in previous games, combing through official Nintendo statements for clues, and discussing the release of the Switch 2, there are quite a few rumors about the new Pokémon game that may happen. There is a chance for Gen 10 to be released alongside the 30th Pokémon anniversary, giving Nintendo a perfect chance to make the next generation a big one.

10 Gen 10 Will Be Released With The Switch 2

A Planned Release Of Gen 10 And The New Switch

Rumors of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been surfacing on the internet for a few years. With the Nintendo Switch released in 2017, Nintendo is due to release a new console very soon. By looking at past Nintendo console releases, the years between new consoles typically range from two to six years, showing that Nintendo is due to release something soon, even if it doesn't go by the name of Switch 2. With a new generation of Pokémon ready to train, it would make sense for a new console and a new game to be released at the same time for a t launch.

9 Kanto Returns In Gen 10

The Kanto Region May Be Featured

The Kanto region hasn't appeared in games since the 2018 release of Pokémon Let's Go: Eevee and Pikachu. If Gen 10 does get released alongside the Switch 2 or with the 30-year Pokémon anniversary, it would be great for Nintendo to give tribute to the beloved Kanto region after all these years. Many fans of the original series will be celebrating this anniversary, giving Nintendo the perfect opportunity to bring back one of the original and most loved regions for both older and newer fans to enjoy again.

8 Gen 10 Could Possibly Release In 2025

If Nintendo Stick To Release Patterns

By looking at previous dates, there is usually a three to four-year gap between the release of new Pokémon games. With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet being released in 2022, it would make sense for Gen 10 to follow that three-year pattern and release in late 2025. However, 2026 marks 30 years of Pokémon, so Nintendo could postpone Gen 10 until 2026, so it gets released in memory of Pokémon's 30th year anniversary. Although the Switch 2 is rumored for 2025, Nintendo could release it alongside Pokémon in 2026.

7 It Will Be Set In Australia Or Italy

Easter Eggs Reveal The Next Location

Reddit Pokémon Gen 10 region options.

6 Co-op Mode

More Ways To Play With Friends

Many fans want more Co-op modes in Pokémon games, giving players the chance to cheer on friends in battle and go on better adventures together. certain Pokémon available depending on if players are playing solo or in a group.

5 Pokémon One And Pokémon Zero

Rumors Of The New Name

Derachi on Famiboards started to speculate about the new name of the game - Pokémon One and Pokémon Zero. Derachi explained, "One and Zero would make 10 (the generation) plus there’s the Binary connection, so they could do something narratively cool with robots or AI or futurism or computers or something, none of which are topics they’ve shied away from before." This gives Nintendo a great opportunity to create some new futuristic or robot Pokémon.

4 No More Open World

Performance Issues May Have Got Rid Of Open World

Many fans have complained about the lack of glitches and bugs that have appeared in recent Pokémon games. Nintendo released an official statement apologizing to fans for the bugs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Many of the performance issues were due to the game being an open-world game, and fans complained that the graphics were not up to standard. Nintendo may go back to basics and take inspiration from past Pokémon games.

"Our goal is always to give players a positive experience with our games, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We take the from players seriously, and are working on improvements to the games." - Nintendo Canada

3 Unique Gen 10 Starters

No More Standard Starters

Since the start of Pokémon, there has been a very simple starter selection: a Water-, Fire-, and Grass-Type. However, changing the triangle types in Gen 10 could bring a new, fun perspective to the future game. Pokémon Yellow used Pikachu as a starter, and Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness gave players Espeon, Umbreon, and Eevee as starters. Creating unique starters for Gen 10 could give Pokémon Gen 10 a refreshing start to exploring something new.

2 The New Generation Will Be In 2D

Back To Pokémon Classics

Due to the performance issues and bugs from past games, one could speculate that Nintendo may go back to 2D games to prevent this from happening again. Not only this but if Nintendo were to release Gen 10 for the 30th anniversary, it would be nostalgic to see a Pokémon game in the original style of when it was first released. 2D platforming games are on the rise again, with many games reverting to this old-school style of graphics and visuals.

1 Pokémon Ability

Gen 10 May Focus On Ability

Since Gen 6, there has been a main focus on each generation. Gen 6 focused on Mega Evolution, Gen 7 on Z-Moves, Gen 8 was size, and Gen 9 was changing types. Many people are theorizing that Gen 10 may focus on ability, specifically the ability of a Pokémon. Pokémon have different abilities due to types and moves, so focusing on ability could be a great way to improve Pokémon and practice skills. This could coincide with Gyms and other battles, too.

Source: Aroshia17/ Reddit, Derachi/Famiboards