The Pokémon Company and Game Freak announced 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.
As previously announced, the new game takes players back to the Kalos region, the setting of Pokémon X and Y from Nintendo 3DS. Specifically, the game is set inside Lumiose City, which undergoes a major redevelopment plan by the large corporation Quasartico Inc. At the center of the city is its major symbol, Prism Tower.
When players arrive in the region, they stay at an old hotel named Hotel Z. The hotel is run by AZ, a man who is nine feet tall and claims to be over 3,000 years old. Additionally, the player’s rival is Urbain or Taunie, depending on the appearance players choose at the beginning of the game.
The starter Pokémon for Pokémon Legends: Z-A are Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile. In combat, players can now move and dodge with their Pokémon, giving them more control. The player character can also wear a bracelet that allows Pokémon to unleash their Mega Evolutions. Lumiose City has designated “wild zones” using cutting-edge technology. In these zones, players can battle Pokémon and catch them by throwing Poké Balls.
Check out the new trailer and “Extended Look” video below:
Release Window Trailer
Extended Look
A native Nintendo Switch 2 version was not announced, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A is expected to be backwards compatible.
Lastly, the game’s official website is now live with more details and official screenshots.
