A large batch of screenshots is said to depict the initial build of Generation 10 Pokemon Games have appeared online. The leaked images showcase nine environments, one of which has significant implications for what's to come Pokemon Games hinting at the return of underwater routes that have been absent from the franchise since the early 2010s.
Details about Generation 10 Pokemon Games have been leaking online since the major “Teraleak” in October 2024, allegedly stemming from the Game Freak data breach. The resulting information suggests that the next main line titles will be called Pokemon Wind and Wave or Wind and waves. Analysis of the leaked materials indicates that the games' maps are likely based on Indonesia, with many environments taking broad inspiration from the entire Southeast Asia region.
Pokemon Wind and Wave Gen 10 Leak Reveals Entire Regions, Gyms, and More
Pokemon Gen 10 has already been a leaky ship, but the latest gives fans an in-depth overview of what the region has to offer.
Pokemon Wind and Wave leaks reveal an underwater area
the latter Pokemon Wind and Wave The leak appeared on February 6, when Twitter user GrubinScrubin shared screenshots purportedly from early builds of the upcoming games. The photos show a total of nine locations, most of which appear to have different environments, although some may depict the same area from different vantage points. A notable highlight is an underwater scene showing what appears to be a seabed covered in pink algae on an uneven, pale sandy surface.
All the environments depicted in the latest Pokemon Gen 10 leak
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big city
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Peak of the desert
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A snowy mountain
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sea bottom
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Tropical plateau
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the desert
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Swamp with giant hollow tree stumps
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grassland
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forest cave
Underwater routes will likely return to Pokemon Wind and Wave
The presence of a coastal environment suggests Pokemon Wind and Wave It could mark the return of underwater routes, which have been absent from the series for over a decade. The last main line Pokemon There were RPGs to feature such areas Black 2 and White 2Released in June 2012. In the Hoenn- and Unova-area games, the underwater passages functioned similarly, requiring players to use the Dive HM or TM in the overworld to access them. As the Generation 10 titles are reportedly set on an archipelago, the inclusion of diving mechanics will align with the setting, where players are expected to spend considerable time navigating the aquatic environment.
Main line Pokemon games with underwater routes
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Pokemon Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald
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Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
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Pokemon Black / White
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Pokemon Black 2 / White 2
Among the remaining leaked screenshots, one shows a large metropolitan area that could be the same city featured in the previous version. Pokemon Wind and Wave Leaks from December 2025. The new image shows a large park with a pool or blue-tiled area, along with a mix of futuristic and historic architecture. A sand-covered cliff is visible in the upper-right corner of the image, suggesting that the city may have been located in a desert environment.
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Another environment shown in the February 2026 leak depicts the outskirts of a swamp, with a large hollow tree stump near its center. Swamps appear to have changed to sunlight grassland biomes. This particular screenshot is notable for containing a pixel segment in its central area – presumably for vague identifying information about the source of the leak. If captured from a playable construct, the censored area will likely correspond to the player character's location. The pixelation is extremely aggressive, reducing the section to a few fuzzy rectangles and obscuring any details, including color. The rest of the leaked screenshots depict snow-capped mountains, desert peaks—presumably part of the aforementioned city—and several picturesque environments.
Pokemon Wind and Pokemon Wave The announcement is likely to be made on February 27, i.e. this year's Pokemon Day. The upcoming event is expected to bring many more announcements, not the least of which is that 2026 will mark the 30th anniversary of the franchise that The Pokemon Company wants to commemorate in many ways.
