Pokémon Legends: Z-A gets release date for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company has confirmed the release date for the hotly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which could be the last Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch... and the first one on Nintendo Switch 2, as a Switch 2 version will also be available on October 16.

As usual with those games launching on both systems, you can choose to buy the Switch version or the more expensive Switch 2 version. If you buy the Switch version, you can download the Switch 2 improvements with an upgrade pack, both the physical and digital versions, which give the game improved graphics and a better frame rate.

Additionally, a Pokémon Presents showcase is airing on July 22, 2025, with news from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but maybe other titles like Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.