Key Takeaways
- Pokémon COO Takato Utsunomiya reportedly asked Centro Leaks to remove Gen 10 images.
- Alleged titles Pokémon Wind and Wave are rumored under codename Project Gaia.
- Generation 10 is reportedly planned for 2026, with DLC in 2027.
- The controversy follows Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s pre-launch leak and reports of a Nintendo cyber attack.
- The direct outreach from a Pokémon executive adds unusual weight to the leak’s credibility.
Pokémon Executive Intervenes in Latest Leak
A major Pokémon leak controversy has unfolded after Centro Leaks on X (formerly Twitter) reported being contacted directly by Takato Utsunomiya, Chief Operating Officer of The Pokémon Company. The executive reportedly requested that the account remove images allegedly showing Pokémon Generation 10 titles, fueling further speculation about their legitimacy.
The alleged logos — Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Wave — were said to represent the next mainline entries in the franchise. While The Pokémon Company has yet to make any official announcements, this direct intervention from a senior executive has intensified discussions about what’s next for the series.
Leaks Hint at “Project Gaia” and 2026 Release
According to Centro Leaks, Pokémon Generation 10 is currently codenamed Project Gaia and is targeting a 2026 launch, with DLC reportedly planned for 2027. The leaker claims the new games will maintain a turn-based combat system, though certain features from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, like riding all Pokémon, have been “scaled down significantly.”
Character storylines and world structures have also reportedly undergone major changes. While none of this information has been verified, the scale of leaks and the COO’s involvement have given the rumors unusual credibility within the Pokémon community.
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Wider Context: Leaks Amid Nintendo Security Concerns
This situation comes on the heels of a separate leak involving a digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which appeared online just days before its official October 16, 2025 launch.
The timing coincides with reports from Eurogamer and Sankei that Nintendo recently faced a cyber attack, allegedly by a group called Crimson Collection. While Nintendo has downplayed the breach and stated that no internal business data was compromised, the wave of leaks across Pokémon-related projects has raised renewed concerns about data security.
Conclusion
The alleged Pokémon Generation 10 leaks — and The Pokémon Company’s swift response — have reignited speculation about the franchise’s future direction. Whether Pokémon Wind and Wave prove real or not, one thing is clear: secrecy around the next generation is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain in today’s connected gaming world.
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