Pokémon fans can prepare for the next chapter in their adventures, asPokémon Legends: Z-Afinally has a release date for this fall. The game will return to the Kalos region ofPokémon X&Y,focusing specifically on the region’s large and vibrant Lumiose City. The game will center on the city as it undergoes an urban redesign, making it an ideal place for both people and Pokémon to coexist.
According to a press release,Pokémon Legends: Z-Awill release on Jul 15, 2025,withpre-orders opening on June 5.The preorder rewards have not been detailed yet, but it waspreviously revealed that one of the rewardswill be a Sitting Cuties plush of one of the game’s starters, Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile. The nextPokémonPresents presentation has also been announced for July 22 and will be streamed on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Release Date Makes Perfect Sense
A Fall Release Is Right In Time For The Holidays
To celebrate the announcement,Mega Evolution-themed Pokémon merchis available to purchase from the Pokémon Center, including giant pins, apparel, and more. The cover art for the game has also been revealed, showing the main characters in the city at night, surrounded by Pokémon and with the great Prism Tower lit up in the distance ahead of them. The announcement also confirms that players who buy the physical or digital version ofPokémon Legends: Z-Afor the Nintendo Switchwill be able to purchase an upgrade to the game for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2when it launches on June 5.
The October 16 release date makes perfect sense for the next chapter in thePokémonfranchise. The date gives fans the chance to purchase the Switch 2, if they’re planning to do so, and become familiar with the new console.Z-Awill also arrive with holidays right around the corner,making it the perfect gift for Pokéfans. Opening pre-orders on June 5 also makes sense, since this will allow fans to get the new console and pre-order the Switch 2 version of the game at the same time.
2025 Is A Great Year For Pokémon Fans
New Games, Continuing Franchise Staples, And More On The Horizon
There’s plenty to look forward to this yearas the Pokémon franchise celebrates its 29th anniversary.The year is all about Eeveeand its Eeveelutions, with the cute fox-like Pokémon taking center stage through merch and events. Besides that, thePokémon Stadiumsuccessor titledPokémon Championsis arriving soon, and the company is currently working on the next game in the main series, featuring the 10th generation of Pokémon.
The trading card game also continues strong, with thePrismatic Evolutionsset launching thedemand for the TCG to greater heightsthan it’s ever been, and the digital version inTCG Pocketstill going strong after a late 2024 release. With the release date forPokémon Legends: Z-Anow officially revealed to be October 16, this year is shaping up to be one very exciting year for Pokémon fans.
