The Pokémon Company and The Pokémon Works announced Pokémon Champions, a new battle-focused game for Nintendo Switch, Android via Google Play, and iOS via App Store. The game features cross-platform play, and players can bring classic Pokémon from the Pokémon HOME application.
Watch the new trailer for Pokémon Champions below:
Here’s a description of the new game, via The Pokémon Company:
Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike. It’s not just familiar mechanics—you’ll be able to bring in classic Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, too! Look forward to cross-platform battles alongside your favorite Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and mobile, with a variety of different modes available for your desired experience.
The Pokémon Company and Game Freak also confirmed that Pokémon Legends Z-A will launch in late 2025 for Nintendo Switch. A new trailer for the game was shown as the Pokémon Presents broadcast, revealing more information and the starter Pokémon: Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile. The game is set inside Lumiose City in the Kalos region, the setting of Pokémon X and Y from Nintendo 3DS. The city undergoes a major redevelopment plan by the large corporation Quasartico Inc. Lastly, a native Nintendo Switch 2 version was not announced, but Pokémon Legends Z-A is expected to be backwards compatible on the system.
