Summary

  • Pokémon Legends Z-A's official release date has been revealed.
  • Pre-orders start on June 5 for digital copies and on July 23 for physical copies.
  • An upgrade pack will be available for those who want to switch to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Nintendo revealed its much-awaited Switch 2 console back in January, revealing all the key details such as specifications and availability. Later in April at Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the company also revealed a bunch of titles that would be available on June 5, Switch 2 launch day.

While titles like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Fortnite, Mario Kart World, and more will be available on that day, Pokémon Legends Z-A, which is one of the most anticipated games for the Switch 2 Console, will take a few more months to arrive. You don't have to guess, as Pokémon just revealed the official release date for Pokémon Legends Z-A for Switch consoles.

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Pokémon Legends Z-A's official release date revealed

On its official X (earlier known as Twitter) account, the Japanese media franchise has announced that Pokémon Legends Z-A and Pokémon Legends Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on October 16 this year, debunking earlier rumors that suggested an August 15 release.

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Now that the official release date is confirmed, it's more than three months of waiting from the Switch 2 launch day. To ensure a copy on the launch day, you can pre-order the digital versions of the game on June 5, while pre-orders for physical copies will begin on July 23, according to the company's official press release and its Japanese X profile (via The Verge).

The company has also announced an 'upgrade pack' for those who want to purchase either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch and later want to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. In that case, all you have to do is buy the upgrade pack from Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store.

It might be worth upgrading if you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 later in the year, because the Switch 2 Edition will have improved graphics and frame rates. However, there are no details regarding the pricing of the title and the upgrade pack.

Pokémon Legends Z-A is a big release for fans for so many reasons. One of the major highlights of the game is that it'll bring players back to Lumiose City from Pokémon X and Y and allow players to create their version of the city where both people and Pokémon coexist.