Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Global Launch
Pokémon Winds and Waves release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Merchandising Wave 1
Expected launch of first-look plushies and apparel featuring the new starters.
Government Response
Expected deadline for the U.S. Department of Justice to respond to the Nintendo complaint.
Nintendo Files Suit
Nintendo of America officially initiates legal action against the U.S. government for tariff refunds.
Nintendo Files Lawsuit
Nintendo sues the U.S. government for a refund of duties paid under the invalidated rules.
Initial Reveal
Nintendo officially announces Pokémon Winds and Waves via a global trailer.
Supreme Court Ruling
The Court strikes down the tariffs as an overreach of executive authority.
Class Action Wave
Anticipated surge in similar filings from other major consumer electronics manufacturers.
Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down broad executive authority used to impose specific trade tariffs.
Tariff Implementation
The U.S. executive branch imposes broad tariffs on imported consumer electronics.
Nintendo's GDC 2026 Partner Showcase marks a pivotal moment for the gaming retail sector as the company prepares for its next-generation hardware transition. The focus on third-party partnerships suggests a more robust launch lineup aimed at capturing a broader demographic than the original Switch.
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a refund on tariffs paid during a period of broad trade restrictions. The legal action follows a landmark Supreme Court decision that invalidated several executive-led tariffs, potentially triggering a wave of corporate refund claims.
Nintendo of America has initiated legal action against the U.S. government to recover tariff payments following a Supreme Court ruling that curtailed executive trade powers. The lawsuit could trigger a massive wave of similar claims from thousands of electronics and tech companies impacted by recent trade wars.
Nintendo has officially announced the tenth generation of the Pokémon franchise, titled Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, slated for a 2027 release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The reveal includes three new starter Pokémon—Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua—marking a significant milestone for the company’s next-generation hardware strategy.