What the massive Pokémon Winds and Waves leaks got right last year

Officially, the world was not introduced to Pokémon Winds and Waves until Feb. 27 — the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon brand as a whole. But plugged-in fans weren’t surprised by what Game Freak unveiled at Pokémon Presents, even if it was all technically new. That’s because nearly everything about the tenth generation of Pokémon games leaked months ago, in October 2025. The information breach was so massive, there are still new tidbits coming out in 2026 that appear to spoil what the Switch 2 exclusive has in store for fans next year.