
Rumors suggest Pokémon Legends: Z-A may launch on August 15, 2025, following a brief listing on Amazon UK in early January 2025. This aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.
Initially unveiled during the 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is anticipated as a sequel to the exploration-focused Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Unlike previous titles, it prioritizes open-ended gameplay and collecting over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Details remain scarce since its announcement.
The Amazon UK listing, quickly retracted, fueled speculation. Content creator Light88 noted the temporary August 15th date change before it reverted to a December 31st placeholder.
February 2025 Confirmation Possible
The official release date might be revealed during the 2025 Pokémon Day event, scheduled for February 27th (based on datamining of the Pokémon GO game files). This aligns with the game's initial announcement during the 2024 Pokémon Day.
Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, potentially debuting at the same February 2025 event.
Platform and Post-Launch Content
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is confirmed for Nintendo Switch and will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2, thanks to backward compatibility. While past mainline Pokémon games have featured paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus received only one free post-launch update, "Daybreak."