Summary
While Game Freak may not have announced when players can expectPokémon Legends: Z-Ato arrive,fans believe thePokémon Trading Card Gamemay reveal more insight into the spinoff. With the initial trailer stating that the next entry in the popularLegendsspinoff series will be available at some point in 2025, the vague window has many wondering when exactly the game will launch, especially given Nintendo’s looming announcement of new hardware. Based on recent reports, it seems more and more likely thatLegends: Z-Awill launch on the so-called Nintendo Switch 2.
Per a post on Reddit byJoseki100,the user notes thatPokémon Legends: Z-Awill likely be released in the back half of 2025based on the set announcements for theTrading Card Game.
Since theTCGis designed to coordinate with the latest video game release, an expansion theme is usually a decent way to predict when a game will debut. The Pokémon Company has already revealed the sets for the first half of 2025 andsince none of them are themed aroundLegends: Z-A, it’s a safe bet the spinoff will launch in Q3 or Q4.
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What To Expect From Legends: Z-A
Heading Back To Kalos
Despite being announced in February 2024, Game Freak has yet to shed much light onLegends: Z-A, even though the reveal trailer did confirm a few details.The game will largely be set in and around Lumiose City, the capital of the Kalos Regionwhich debuted inPokémon X& Y, and based on the title’s fontthe Legendary Pokémon Zyngardewill play a key role in the narrative. The wireframe visuals suggest thatZ-Acould take place in the future, although this has yet to be confirmed.
What’s perhaps most exciting aboutPokémon Legends: Z-Ais the prospect of it debuting on Nintendo’s next console. The company has confirmed that it plans on unveiling its next hardware generation before the end of Q2 2025, meaning that ifZ-Adoes release in the back half of the year, there’s a chance it could bea launch title for the “Switch 2.“It’s worth noting that while signs suggest this to be the case, nothing is set in stone so a grain of salt is recommended ahead of an official announcement.
Given the success ofLegends: Arceus,Pokémon Legends: Z-Ahas a lot riding on its release. The previous mainlinePokémongeneration,Scarlet & Violet, was blasted by fans and critics alike for its poor optimization and overly buggy launch. One can only hopethe next major release has enough timein the oven to recover some of Game Freak’s reputation.
