A large set of screenshots is said to depict an early build of Generation 10 Pokémon games have appeared online. The leaked images showcase nine environments, one of which has significant implications for what's to come Pokémon game by hinting at the return of underwater routes, which have been absent from the series since the early 2010s.
Details of generation 10 Pokémon Games have been leaking online since the big “Teraleak” in October 2024, reportedly stemming from a data breach at Game Freak. The resulting information suggests that the next major titles will be called Pokemon wind and wave or Winds and waves. Analysis of the leaked footage indicates that the game's map is likely based on Indonesia, with several environments taking broader inspiration from across the Southeast Asian region.
Pokemon Wind and Wave Gen 10 leak reveals full region, gyms and more
Pokemon Gen 10 has already been a leaky ship, but the latest is giving fans an in-depth look at what the region has to offer.
Pokemon's Wind and Waves Leak Reveals Underwater Area
The latest Pokemon wind and wave the leak appeared on February 6, when Twitter user Grubbinscrubbin shared alleged screenshots from an early build of the upcoming games. The images show a total of nine locations, most of which appear to be distinct environments, although some may depict the same area from different vantage points. A notable highlight is an underwater scene showing what appears to be an ocean floor covered in pink algae over a bumpy, pale sandy surface.
All environments depicted in the latest Pokemon Gen 10 leak
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Big city
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Desert spire
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Snowy mountain
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Seabed
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Tropical plateau
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Desert
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Swamp with giant hollow tree stump
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Grassland
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Forest cave
Underwater routes possibly return in Pokemon Wind and Wave
The presence of a seabed environment suggests Pokemon wind and wave could mark the return of underwater routes, which have been absent from the series for over a decade. The latest main line Pokémon RPGs to present such areas were Black 2 and White 2released in June 2012. In both the Hoenn and Unova region games, underwater routes functioned similarly, requiring players to use the Dive HM or TM in the overworld to access them. With the Generation 10 titles reportedly set in an archipelago, an incorporation of diving mechanics would fit in with the setting, where players are expected to spend a lot of time navigating aquatic environments.
Mainline Pokemon game 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 rest of the leaked screenshots, one shows a large metropolitan area that could be the same city as in a previous one Pokemon wind and wave leak from December 2025. The new image reveals a large park containing either a pond or a 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 be located in a desert environment.
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Another environment shown in the February 2026 leak shows the edge of a swamp, with a large hollow tree stump near its center. The swamp appears to be transitioning into a sunlit grassland biome. This particular screenshot is notable for including a pixelated section in its central area – presumably to hide identifying information about the source of the leak. If captured from a playable building, the censored area likely coincides with the player character's location. The pixelation is extremely aggressive, reducing the section to a few fuzzy rectangles and hiding all details, including color. The remaining leaked screenshots show a snowy mountain, a desert spire – possibly part of the aforementioned city – and several lush environments.
Pokemon Wind and Pokemon Wave likely to be announced on February 27, which is this year's Pokemon Day. The upcoming event is expected to bring many additional announcements, not least because 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the franchise which The Pokemon Company will likely want to celebrate in a variety of ways.
