Pokémon Legends: Z-A Set for October 2025 Release with Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

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 is scheduled for July 22, showcasing the latest updates 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. The upgraded edition features enhanced graphics and smoother framerates.

The cover art, now revealed, depicts the game’s protagonists and their partner Pokémon facing a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Lumiose City at night.

Here’s the official description:

Pokémon Legends: Z-A redefines the Pokémon video game series, merging an RPG narrative set in a single city with action-driven gameplay and a real-time battle system, a first for the franchise. Trainers will embark on a fresh journey in Lumiose City, crafted by the bond between people and Pokémon.

Fans can anticipate a range of Mega Evolution-themed products and experiences, celebrating beloved Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The Pokémon Center will roll out new apparel, 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 featuring Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as a purchase bonus.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A was unveiled at last year’s Pokémon Presents with a cinematic trailer showcasing a futuristic Lumiose City. Initially, details were sparse, confirming only a Nintendo Switch release this year and teasing select Pokémon. A subsequent Pokémon Direct offered a deeper look, revealing available Pokémon, new characters, and the protagonist navigating the city’s rooftops.