The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will release for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in March 2026. It will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness initially released for the Nintendo GameCube in March 2005. It features elements similar to Pokémon Colosseum and a new story where the villainous group, Cipher, is utilizing Shadow Pokémon to commit dastardly acts. It heavily features Shadow Lugia as a major opposing force to the protagonist, who is named Michael by default. Check out the trailer showcasing Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness below:
Recently, The Pokémon Company revealed the newest entry in the mainline franchise: Pokémon Winds and Waves, which will release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The first trailer for both games teases new variants of Pikachu that wear unique costumes. While little details about the game’s central region are available, the first look teases jungles, beaches, lava areas, and the wide open sea.
It also teases that underwater areas may be fully explorable. Additionally, it reveals the three starters for both Winds and Waves. Browt is a grass chicken, Pombon is a fiery pomeranian, and Gecqua is a water gecko. More details about the region, unique Pokémon, and mechanics will surface at a later date.
The Pokémon Company also unveiled new trailers for Pokémon Champions, Legends Z-A, and Pokopia during the recent Pokémon Presents event. Pokémon Pokopia in particular will release on March 5, and feature Ditto disguising as a human and building a town alongside their fellow Pokémon.
