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Nintendo Releases Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Overview Trailer Focused on Switch 2 Ahead of Oct. 16 Launch

The six‑minute video highlights real‑time combat, Mega Evolution and the Z‑A Royale in Lumiose City while detailing upgrade options and paid DLC.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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Overview

  • Pokémon Legends: Z‑A launches worldwide on October 16, 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The trailer confirms real‑time battles with catching and Mega Evolution, plus the new Z‑A Royale ranking mode and four‑player free‑for‑all matches online or locally.
  • Set entirely in Lumiose City, the game features Wild Zones, Team MZ based at Hotel Z, and characters including AZ, detective Emma, and Quasartico CEO Jett.
  • Nintendo spotlights the Switch 2 edition’s performance, with a $9.99 upgrade pack offered to original Switch owners to access improved resolution and frame rate.
  • Niantic will run a Pokémon GO celebration from October 16–20 with increased Mega Raids and Timed Research starring Chikorita, Totodile and Tepig, while the Mega Dimension DLC is priced around $29.99 and Pokémon HOME support is slated for 2026 with one‑way transfers into Z‑A.