The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon Legends Z A will launch on October 16, 2025. The announcement came through a new post on Twitter, which also reconfirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is on the way, offering improved graphics and smoother frame rates.
#PokemonLegendsZA arrives October 16, 2025!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 28, 2025
In addition to the #NintendoSwitch title, a #NintendoSwitch2 Edition will offer improved graphics and frame rates! The digital and physical versions of #PokemonLegendsZA can be upgraded to the #NintendoSwitch2 Edition via upgrade pack pic.twitter.com/DqAcfYPxiK
If you’re getting the game on the original Switch, don’t worry. Both digital and physical versions will support an upgrade pack that lets players transition to the Switch 2 edition when ready.
Alongside the release date, we also got a first look at the official cover art for Pokémon Legends Z A, giving fans a visual taste of what’s coming later this year.
That’s not all. The Pokémon Company also announced that a new Pokémon Presents broadcast is set for July 22, 2025. While no details have been revealed yet, it’s likely that Legends Z A will play a major role in the showcase.
With the launch date set, next-gen upgrades confirmed, and a major presentation on the horizon, Pokémon Legends Z A is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
