The Pokémon Company has revealed that Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on October 16, 2025. Preorders open on June 5.
A new Pokémon Presents event is scheduled for July 22, offering the latest updates and insights from the Pokémon universe. The Pokémon Company also introduced new Mega Evolution merchandise, now available at the Pokémon Center.
Players purchasing either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $10 via the Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store. This edition boasts enhanced graphics and smoother framerates.
The cover art, now revealed, showcases the game’s protagonists and their partner Pokémon facing a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Lumiose City under a night sky.
Here’s the official description:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A marks a bold new chapter for the Pokémon video game series, combining a rich RPG narrative set in a single city with dynamic action and a real-time battle system, a first for the franchise. Trainers will embark on an exciting journey in Lumiose City, shaped by the bond between people and Pokémon.
Fans can anticipate a range of Mega Evolution-themed products and events, celebrating beloved Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The Pokémon Center will roll out new clothing, accessories, plush toys, and more featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon throughout the year.
Starting today, collectors can grab oversized pins of Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, alongside a curated collection of apparel and accessories highlighting Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario, and other Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
From next month, fans preordering Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K. will receive a random Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush of Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as a purchase bonus.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A was first showcased at last year’s Pokémon Presents with a cinematic trailer depicting a futuristic Lumiose City. Initially, details were sparse, with only a Nintendo Switch release confirmed for this year and brief Pokémon glimpses. A subsequent Pokémon Direct offered a deeper look, revealing available Pokémon, new characters, and the protagonist navigating the city’s rooftops.
