Pokémon fans torn over Gen 10 setting

We know next to nothing about the next mainline Pokémon, which is due to be generation 10 and will, quite likely, appear on the Nintendo Switch 2.

This hasn’t stopped avid Pokémon fans trying to guess where the next game will be set, or which country will inspire the next region.

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Fans over on Reddit are avidly debating which countries could be the inspiration behind the next region.

The post notes that 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and wonders if the developers and Nintendo might cook up something special.

To be honest, the original post lays out a good few possibilities, but replies narrow down where they think players might end up.

“If it will be set in either Asia or Oceania, I bet in Australia. This continental country is widely known by its unique biodiversity, eccentric native vegetation and surrounded by mystery,” says SuperMario_128.

Of course, we can’t rule out that Nintendo would want to keep the game on home soil for such a big anniversary.

This is pointed out by another user who says, “Japan unironically. 30th anniversary is a big deal and Japan, the birthplace of Pokémon, would be the perfect place to celebrate with Gen 10.”

Grymare has their preferences locked in, commenting, “I would love to see Africa or South America as well.”

Another suggestion comes from Noxilcash who said, “I REALLY want an Egyptian based gen.”

Pokémon has taken us around the world across the previous generations with the regional Pokémon reflecting the area.

“I think Italy and Greece are strong contenders too,” said one reply. Greece could be interesting if they lean into the mythology of the country.

We’ll know much more once Nintendo has an announcement ready, probably after the Switch 2 has been shown, but for now, fans will keep guessing.