Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has informed investors that he views the upcoming Pokemon Winds and Waves games as a “crucial release” for Nintendo Switch 2 and will do all the company can to maximise the game sales. Furukawa says since its launch, Pokemon has played a “vital role in the adoption of our dedicated gaming hardware” and he believes that Pokemon Winds and Waves will prove to be no different.
“As the business development of the Pokemon franchise is managed by The Pokemon Company – an affiliate accounted for by the equity method – I will refrain from providing specific details. However, Pokemon titles have historically played a vital role in the adoption of our dedicated gaming hardware. Pokemon Pokopia, released this March, has also been a major driver for Nintendo Switch 2 sales.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the original Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green, and The Pokemon Company is generating significant excitement through various initiatives, including the trading card game. We recognize that Pokemon: Winds / Waves – a brand-new title scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 next year – will be a crucial release as the console enters its third year on the market; therefore, we intend to do our utmost to maximize its sales.”
I hope Gen AI will not be used in this new game. Also, I think the next game after gen 10 will have a new battle system.