Overview

• The game is slated to release on October 16, 2025 on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
• Nintendo’s overview confirms real-time battles for the first time in the series, the return of Mega Evolution, and the rank-based Z‑A Royale competition.
• Players start in Lumiose City, choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile, and make Hotel Z their home base with characters like its owner AZ featured.
• Local and online multiplayer are supported, including free-for-all battles with up to three other trainers, with Nintendo Switch Online required for online play.
• Nintendo has announced a paid Mega Dimension DLC, and outlets report pricing at $29.99/£24.99, while FandomWire reports platform-specific game pricing and a $10 Switch-to-Switch 2 upgrade option.