Pokémon Legends: Z-A Gets October Release Date
It’s almost time to dust off your PokéBalls, Trainers. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is heading to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16th.
Love or hate the direction the games have been taking (or haven’t been), there’s no denying this latest artwork is clean
The latest news for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has just surfaced, bringing with it the game’s launch date of October 16th, 2025. Preorders for the next title in the long-running monster-catching series will go live on June 5th, just over a week away from time of writing, and will be available on both Nintendo Switch consoles.
The base Nintendo Switch version will be fully playable at launch, but there will also be an option to unlock the Nintendo Switch 2 version by purchasing an upgrade pack, which will be available via the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. There’s no mention if this is a limited-time offer, so it should be possible to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Z-A, no matter when you get your Switch 2.
To coincide with this announcement, the game’s cover art, seen above, has been revealed. Additionally, brand-new Mega Evolution plushes and other similarly themed products are also available over at the Pokémon Center website. And to round things out, the Pokémon Company International invites fans to the upcoming Pokémon Presents on Tuesday, July 22nd. No further information has been shared, but it feels safe to say we will get a more in-depth look at the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, probably running on Nintendo Switch 2.
What do you think of the cover art? Will you be tuning into the next Pokémon Presents, or will you wait for the October release? Sound off in the comments!
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