As the gaming community eagerly awaits the next big leap in console technology, the Nintendo Switch 2. Rumours have been swirling for months about what Nintendo’s next-generation console will bring, and now, a fresh rumour has surfaced suggesting that a brand-new Pokémon game could be in the works specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The rumour originates from an industry insider who claims to have knowledge of Nintendo’s upcoming plans. This suggests that Game Freak is already working on a new Pokémon game intended to launch alongside or shortly after the release of the Nintendo Switch 2.

The source mentions that this game will leverage the full power of the new console, providing players with an experience that takes the series’ open-world ambitions to new heights.

Some of the highlights include:

– Codename Ares, made by The Pokémon Works.
– Launch on Spring 2027
– Focused on online battles.
– Fully Customize every single Pokémon.
– Used for VCG Tournaments.
– All gimmicks will be available.
– Victini will have an important role.
– Takes place on a Cyrus based island names Lympia.

Here’s hoping at least some of this is true a lot of it sound exactly like what the community is after as far as a new mail line title but it’s a waiting game now you can be sure we will have all the info for you when we do know more and for more from 1-Up be sure to check out our coverage on The Nintendo Switch 2.