Pokémon's Ambitious 2030 Roadmap Confirmed by Massive Teraleak: Gen 10 'Wind & Wave' Brings Survival, Procedural Islands, and More
By TRU SE7E7 7
January 30, 2026
A staggering data breach at Game Freak, now widely known as Teraleak2, has exposed the company's detailed internal roadmap for Pokémon titles all the way through 2030.
The leak, which dumped nearly a terabyte of source code, prototypes, concept art, emails, and planning documents starting in late 2024 and fully surfacing in October 2025, has been extensively verified by credible gaming outlets and insiders.
It confirms that Generation 10 will launch as Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Wave, set in a vast Southeast Asia-inspired archipelago featuring procedural island generation, survival mechanics, full underwater exploration, and open-world MMO-style elements—all built for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The credibility of these details has only grown stronger in recent weeks with the quiet registration of pokemon.com/windwave (currently redirecting to the main Pokémon site), sparking widespread speculation of an imminent official reveal timed to the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
The Teraleak2 Breach and Its Revelations
The massive hack first emerged in late 2024, but the complete Teraleak2 dataset was released in October 2025, expanding on earlier partial dumps.
The files reveal surprisingly modest development budgets—roughly $13 million for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and around $20 million for Gen 10—while outlining an aggressive lineup of Switch 2 exclusives.
The leak has dominated discussions on Reddit (r/PokeLeaks and r/GamingLeaksAndRumours), ResetEra, X, and major publications like IGN and Nintendo Wire.
Confirmed Roadmap Through 2030
- 2025 — Pokémon Legends: Z-A (released October 16) + Mega Dimension DLC (December 10), centered on Lumiose City's Mega Evolution revival.
- 2026 — Gen 10 (Pokémon Wind & Pokémon Wave, codenamed Gaia) slated for early winter release, alongside Pokopia (codenamed Oasis/Megaoasis), a delayed life-sim spin-off now targeting March.
- 2027 — Gen 10 DLC early in the year + Pokémon Legends 3: Galar (codenamed Ringo), set 1,000 years in the past and exploring the origins of Gigantamax Poké Balls.
- 2028+ — Seed (codenamed project), a multi-region online remake combining Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh with MMO-like features, real-world weather integration, and expansive exploration.
- 2030 — Generation 11, with development already in early stages and described as taking a futuristic approach.
As with any long-term plan in game development, delays and changes are possible, but the roadmap aligns closely with Pokémon's milestone 30th anniversary in 2026.
Gen 10: Wind & Wave – A Revolutionary Step Forward
These twin titles introduce the biggest gameplay evolution in years, set across a sprawling region of more than 30 islands inspired by Southeast Asia.
Key features include:
- Procedural generation — Dynamically created archipelagos and unique evolutions for starter "Seed" Pokémon, with variations tied to player choices and island exploration.
- Survival mechanics — Resource gathering, crafting, weather effects, Pokémon rescue, and open-world challenges reminiscent of Breath of the Wild.
- Exploration innovations — Full underwater diving, ride licenses, Nushi/Totem-style boss Pokémon, multiple endings, and shareable islands.
- Hybrid battle system — Option for Legends: Z-A-style real-time combat alongside traditional turn-based battles, 18 type-based "Gym Adventures," MMO raid battles, and more.
- Thematic core — Infinity, survival, and generational change, led by Legendary duo Storm (grandfather/wind) and Wave (grandmother/wave).
- Technical leap — New "Pokémon Engine X" promising significantly improved visuals.
Supporting evidence from the leak includes in-engine footage, beta maps, and concept art, with recent buzz on X and from reliable leakers pointing toward a possible February 2026 announcement.
While the sheer volume and consistency of the Teraleak2 materials give it high credibility, official confirmation from Nintendo or The Pokémon Company could still bring adjustments—especially to titles, release windows, or specific features.
Fans are now watching closely for the next Pokémon Direct or anniversary showcase.
Links/Sources
1. [TeraLeak2 Summary (Legends 3, Gen10, Seed, Gen 11) – Reddit r/PokeLeaks]
2. [Pokémon Wind & Wave (Gen 10) official site has been registered – Reddit r/GamingLeaksAndRumours]
3. [Pokémon Teraleak Reveals Unannounced Games... Through 2030 – IGN]
4. [Pokémon suffers major leak: all upcoming titles up to 2030 leaked – ResetEra]
5. [What's everything we know about Gen 10 from the Teraleak? – Pokémon Database]
6. [Pokémon Teraleak Recap – Pokéos]
7. [Game Freak's Plans Leaked Up to 2030 – Gaming Reinvented]
8. [Pokémon Wind / Wave (Gen 10) Leaks Summary – Centro LEAKS on X]
