Pokémon Legends Z-A: Release Date Unveiled

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's August 2025 Release Date Rumor

A potential release date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has surfaced online, pointing towards an August 15, 2025 launch. This date, initially spotted on Amazon UK in early January 2025 and quickly retracted, aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.

Initially unveiled during the February 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is anticipated as a sequel to the exploration-focused 2022 title, Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The original announcement provided little detail beyond the game's existence and its planned 2025 release. Since then, information has been scarce, making this leaked date particularly noteworthy.

The Amazon UK listing, as highlighted by content creator Light88, briefly displayed the August 15th date before reverting to a December 31st placeholder. This brief appearance, however, suggests a possible early reveal.

February 2025 Confirmation Possible

While the August 15th date remains unconfirmed, a formal announcement is likely imminent. Given the game's initial reveal during Pokémon Day 2024, it's plausible its release date will be officially unveiled during the 2025 Pokémon Day event, expected on February 27th (the anniversary of the original Pokémon Red and Green releases). This date is supported by recent findings from a Pokémon GO dataminer.

Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, another potential highlight of the February 2025 Pokémon Presents broadcast.

Switch and Switch 2 Compatibility Confirmed

Pokémon Legends: Z-A will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch, with backward compatibility confirmed for the upcoming Switch 2. While past mainline Pokémon games have featured paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received a single free post-launch update, "Daybreak," setting a precedent for future content.