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Leaked documents stemming from a 2024 Game Freak data breach, commonly known as the Terraleak, have revealed early details regarding Pokemon Winds and Waves. Pokemon insider Centro Leaks shared purported dialogue text files indicating the game's region features 100 islands with untouched wilderness, positioning the player's start at the center of the world.
According to the leaked text, players will encounter a new mechanic called Majinization and a Majinize Tour before tackling the first gym, requiring them to acquire a Majin Band first.
Centro reports that players will meet a new legendary named Konetsu right at the beginning. Internal codenames and the name suggest it is a child of heat, and dialogue featuring the cute onomatopoeia poyo leads fans to speculate it appears in a baby-like form.
The source material is years-old information that may be outdated, and Winds and Waves possesses the longest development timeline of any mainline Pokemon game, meaning intro text may not reflect final gameplay.
