Switch 2 Fans May Be Disappointed by Next Pokemon Presents

Summary

• Don't expect news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles at the upcoming Pokemon Presents on February 27.
• Leaks hint at an imminent Switch 2 reveal, but new Pokemon games will likely remain on the original console for now.
• The next Pokemon Presents is expected to focus primarily on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles may need to temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27. Since the franchise's inception on the original Game Boy in the 90s, Pokemon has been a staple on Nintendo's hardware. However, fans might have to wait longer than anticipated for the beloved series to make its debut on the Switch 2.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. The company has only confirmed that the next-generation console will be backward compatible with the original Switch, will support the transfer of Nintendo accounts, and is set for a reveal within this fiscal year. Information beyond these details primarily stems from leaks, which suggest the Switch 2 will be a more powerful and larger iteration of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon titles are sure to eventually come to the Switch 2, fans shouldn't expect any news on this during the upcoming Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will spotlight Pokemon games being developed for the original Switch, which will also be playable on the Switch 2 thanks to its backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The upcoming Pokemon Presents will likely cover updates on ongoing live-service Pokemon games, such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Fans are also anticipating news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, all that's been revealed about Pokemon Legends: Z-A is a teaser trailer confirming its setting in Lumiose City, the return of some Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions, though further details remain scarce. Rumors also circulate about another main series Pokemon game slated for release this year, distinct from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 games.

Speculation suggests this mystery title could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another installment in the Let's Go series, both of which are reportedly in development for the original Switch, not the Switch 2. If these leaks hold true, it's probable that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 will be the Generation 10 games.

Historically, the Pokemon franchise has often remained on older hardware with larger install bases. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released for the original DS rather than the 3DS. This trend seems poised to continue. Of course, these details remain unconfirmed, and fans will need to watch the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest official word.