Next Pokémon Wave Adds 140 Creatures Inspired by Ancient Greece
Another Pokémon project is on the horizon, and it’s bringing a sizable new roster with it. The next wave of creatures is set to add 140 fresh additions, drawing inspiration from Ancient Greece as part of its broader theme. With the original 151 Pokémon launching in the 90s, the franchise has since expanded past 1,000 total monsters, and more official newcomers are expected to arrive next year.
Quick facts
- Pokémon Winds and Waves is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
- The expected timing is late next year, based on current speculation.
- While earlier guesses tied the games to Greece, the confirmed inspiration is Southeast Asia.
- A new leak claims to show seven previously unseen Gen 10 Pokémon.
- Pokemon Victory is a fan project by Pinnari featuring 140 new Pokémon and an open-world approach.
- Pokemon Victory uses a progression system built around the “Poke Olympics,” not a traditional gym structure.
- Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC adds an underwater town, plus a free update that grants the Dive ability.
- Pokopia has three expansions total: a second later this year and the final one in early 2027.
Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company are set to publish Pokémon Winds and Waves for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The presumed window points to a late-2027 release, but the bigger surprise is the regional inspiration. Before the games were officially unveiled, many players expected a Greece-based setting, only for the new region to be inspired by Southeast Asia instead.
For fans who were hoping for a Greece-flavored Pokémon region, the timing might make a fan alternative worth watching. A new Pokémon Winds and Waves leak has surfaced online, and it’s notable for what it claims to show: for the first time, seven new Gen 10 Pokémon are allegedly revealed through leaked information.
Pokemon Victory’s Region is Inspired by Ancient Greece
Developed by Pinnari, Pokemon Victory leans into a classic visual feel reminiscent of Pokémon Gold and Silver. The project is described as open-world, and it’s also aiming to introduce 140 new Pokémon into its setting. Pinnari also says the existing Pokémon included in the fan game will receive original sprites, giving even familiar monsters a refreshed look.
Shared artwork posted by Pinnari on Reddit includes examples of what players can expect in Pokemon Victory. That includes the starter trio and what appears to be a Legendary cyclops Pokémon. Pinnari hasn’t released a playable demo yet, but the expectation is that more details will surface as the project continues to develop.
Instead of building progression around the standard gym battles, Pokemon Victory will ask players to complete the Poke Olympics. The Poke Olympics are planned to include 10 separate events, although no further specifics are available at the time of this writing. Mainline Pokémon titles have occasionally deviated from gym-style advancement, so this shift is an especially notable twist for players curious about how fan games restructure the formula.
Pokemon Victory could be a compelling detour for anyone who likes fan-made Pokémon experiences. For players focused on official releases, the next couple of years still look busy. The next major entry tied to DLC is Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin expansion, which adds a brand-new underwater town to explore, along with a free update that includes the Dive ability.
Bubbly Basin is only the first of three expansions planned for Pokopia. A second expansion is scheduled to land later this year, while the third and final one is set to release in early 2027. Between that official content and the continued chatter around Pokémon Winds and Waves, the franchise’s near-future roadmap is shaping up to be packed.
And then there’s Pokémon Winds and Waves itself. Reliable leaks claim the games won’t receive any updates this year, meaning the next meaningful opportunity for more information may arrive at Pokémon Day 2027—February 27, 2027. At that time, fans should be ready for a new trailer that highlights additional new Pokémon and includes more gameplay details, particularly if the games do release late in 2027 as expected.
