Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release Date Unveiled

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – August 2025 Release Date Leak

Rumors suggest Pokémon Legends: Z-A may launch on August 15th, 2025, following a leak from Amazon UK in early January 2025. This aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window. Official confirmation is anticipated during the Pokémon Presents broadcast on Pokémon Day 2025, expected on February 27th.

The game, announced during Pokémon Day 2024, is a sequel to the exploration-focused Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Unlike previous titles, it prioritizes open-world exploration and Pokémon collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Details remain scarce since the initial announcement.

The Amazon UK listing briefly displayed the August 15th release date before being swiftly removed and reverted to a December 31st placeholder. This leaked date, however, fits within the anticipated 2025 release timeframe.

February 2025 Confirmation Possible

While the Amazon leak's authenticity is unconfirmed, the official release date might be revealed during the 2025 Pokémon Day event on February 27th, mirroring the game's initial announcement. Data mining of the latest Pokémon GO update supports this February 27th date for Pokémon Day 2025.

Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, potentially debuting at the same Pokémon Presents broadcast.

Switch and Switch 2 Compatibility

Initially announced as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will also be playable on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to confirmed backward compatibility. While past mainline Pokémon games have featured paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received one free post-launch update, "Daybreak."