Pokémon Legends: Z-A – A Potential August 2025 Release Date Surfaces
Rumors of a Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date have emerged, pointing towards an August 15, 2025 launch. This information, initially leaked by Amazon UK in early January 2025, aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.
The game, unveiled during the 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, is anticipated as a sequel to the exploration-focused Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Unlike previous titles, Arceus prioritized open-world exploration and Pokémon collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Since its announcement, official details about Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been scarce.
The Amazon UK listing, briefly displaying the August 15th date before reverting to a December 31st placeholder, fueled speculation. This leak, discovered by content creator Light88, adds weight to the possibility of an August release.
February 2025 Confirmation Possible?
The official release date could be revealed sooner than expected. Similar to its initial announcement during Pokémon Day 2024, the release date might be unveiled during the 2025 Pokémon Day event, scheduled for February 27th. This date coincides with the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, and recent data mining in Pokémon GO supports this February 27th date for the 2025 event.
Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, potentially debuting during the same Pokémon Day broadcast.
Switch and Switch 2 Compatibility Confirmed
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 a single free post-launch update, "Daybreak."
