- A massive leak reveals internal documents with plans through 2030.
- Gen 10: "Wind" and "Waves" target Southeast Asia and new mechanics.
- Roadmap: Legends set in Galar, multi-region MMO and Gen 11 planned.
- ZA and Gen 10 budgets leak; Nintendo has no comment.
An massive leak of internal materials linked to The Pokémon Company and Game Freak has put on the table a panorama of releases, design ideas and budgets that, according to these documents, They would outline the franchise's strategy until around 2030., with a special focus on the next tenth generation.
The information, dubbed by the community as «teraleak», includes development documentation, concept art, and references to projects in various phases. Some pieces have not been fully released—such as the alleged Pokémon Legends code: ZA—, and while excerpts and analysis continue to be shared on forums like ResetEra, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company remain silent..
What teraleak contains and where it comes from
According to what is circulating, there are technical documents, internal presentations and concept art related to past and future installments. Materials from Sword and Shield are cited, as well as Pokémon Legends: ZA versions and betas, as well as references to unannounced projects and proposals that were reportedly revised or discarded during the process.
The leaks are attributed to an internal breach suffered by Game Freak, with some of the content disseminated through social media and picked up by international media outlets such as Polygon. The material appears fragmented and without a clear order, making it difficult to verify. the actual status of each initiative in the present moment.
Generation 10: "Wind" and "Waves" with a change of direction to Southeast Asia
The next major installment would come in the form of two issues, internally dubbed Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Waves. The documents point to a set in Southeast Asia, with special inspiration in Indonesia and its archipelago, and mentions of a great tourist metropolis reminiscent of a city near Kuala Lumpur.
In terms of gameplay, the proposal would break the traditional scheme of the “initial town” to start in a large resort city with social functions, as a lobby where you can see other players and accept missions. There is also talk of procedurally generated islands, jungle environments and a underwater exploration more relevant than in previous installments.
The materials cite a new combat mechanic called Tenko-Waza (climate-related movements), with systems that would make the atmospheric time a central axis. It is also suggested that all Pokémon could be mounted or interacted with directly to facilitate exploration and movement.
Among the new creatures appears the concept of “Pokémon Seed”, a base species with multiple evolutionary branches conditioned by the environment. The cover legendaries would be Storm y Wave, linked to climatic phenomena and with a narrative component linked to natural balance.
The story would opt for a more mature tone, with themes such as generational responsibility and the impact of urban developmentThe antagonist, according to these papers, would be the elderly president of a hotel chain, leading a team known internally as “land development”, focused on transforming the environment without scruples.
The tenth generation appears with codename “Gaia” and mentions of additional content in 2027. Several sections place the project in Nintendo Switch 2 —with mention of possible exclusivity—, although it is noted that plans may have evolved since these documents were drafted.
Projects on the roadmap: Legends, MMOs, and more
In addition to the Gen 10, the leaked materials draw a multi-year planning with several fronts. One of the most repeated code names is “Ringo”, pointed out as a third Legends set in Galar, which would have been contemplated for a window after the tenth generation.
Another project mentioned is “Seed”, described as a multiregional proposal that would bring together Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh under one umbrella, although it is not clear whether it would be a remake, a reimagining or a different experience.
It also refers to a Pokémon MMO in development, with a map that would cover several regions (including Sinnoh and Hoenn) and a strong emphasis on the coexistence of thousands of players. In parallel, the internal roadmap places the Generation 11 towards 2030, following the usual cycle of major releases.
In the spin-off ecosystem, it is mentioned Pokémon Pokopia —a farm-focused project—which even includes an unannounced DLC. In any case, several documents warn that there are discarded ideas and that the content may not reflect the current state.
Budgets and sales: numbers that have also been leaked
Another block of the leak talks about money. It is attributed to Pokémon Legends: ZA cost 2.000 billion yen (around 13 million dollars) and to the tenth generation 3.000 million yen (about 20 million dollars), figures well below a AAA traditional in the industry.
Among the justifications included in the papers is the following: huge installed base of the brand. With Sword and Shield surpassing 26 million y Scarlet and Purple over 25 million of copies, budget plans would be designed to fit with more conservative profitability objectives than those of other blockbusters.
Caution: What is verified and what is not
As always when documents of uncertain origin appear, it is advisable to approach them with prudence and critical senseSome of the material is repeated in different repositories and forums, and some slides contradict old rumors, but the lack of official confirmation leaves room for changes, internal testing and possible calendar adjustments.
For now, the only thing that is clear is that there are no official announcements to validate every detail and that the leaker claims to have additional information. If more files surface, it's likely that pieces of the puzzle will be clarified, but also ideas that had already been discarded could be uncovered that will never see the light.
With the information available, the picture drawn by these documents is that of a Gen 10 ambitious set in Southeast Asia, a roadmap with Legends in Galar, a possible MMO and a Gen 11 on the horizon, and a limited budget for a massively selling IP; all of this pending official confirmation from The Pokémon Company.
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