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Pokémon Winds & Waves Edges Past Pragmata to Lead Famitsu’s Most‑Wanted in Japan

The shift signals strong domestic interest in the 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 entry.

Overview

  • Famitsu’s latest reader poll lists Pokémon Winds & Waves with 557 votes and Capcom’s Pragmata with 551, based on ballots cast March 25–31.
  • The ranking reflects anticipation among Japanese readers of the gaming magazine, not global demand or guaranteed sales outcomes.
  • Pragmata had held the top spot for months, and coverage notes it is due soon, which could keep the race fluid as release windows firm up.
  • Pokémon Winds & Waves is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, according to current reporting from outlets tracking the chart.
  • Some analysts in the coverage suggest the mainline Pokémon entry could become a Switch 2 system seller, though that expectation remains speculative.