Pokémon Z-A Release Date Emerges

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 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 removed, aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.

Announced during the 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the anticipated sequel to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Following the exploration-focused gameplay of its predecessor, which prioritized collecting over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League, details on Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been scarce since its reveal.

The Amazon UK listing leak, highlighted by content creator Light88, briefly displayed the August 15th date before reverting to a December 31st placeholder. This August release date fits within the previously announced timeframe.

February 2025 Confirmation Possible

While the leaked date's accuracy remains unconfirmed, the official release date could be revealed soon. Given the initial announcement during Pokémon Day 2024, a similar reveal during the 2025 event (February 27th) is highly probable. This date aligns with the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, and recent Pokémon GO data mining supports a February 27th Pokémon Day 2025.

Beyond the release date, fans anticipate a gameplay reveal, potentially debuting during the same Pokémon Presents broadcast.

Switch and Switch 2 Compatibility

Initially announced as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will also be playable on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to confirmed backward compatibility. While mainline Pokémon games often feature paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received one free post-launch update, "Daybreak."