Potential Release Date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leaks Online
Rumors suggest Pokémon Legends: Z-A may launch on August 15th, 2025, a date initially surfaced via a brief listing on Amazon UK in early January 2025. This aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window for the game.
Initially unveiled during the February 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is anticipated as a sequel to the exploration-focused Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022). Unlike previous entries, Arceus prioritized open-world exploration and Pokémon collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Since its announcement, official details on Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been scarce.
The leaked August 15th date, quickly removed from the Amazon UK listing, has generated significant buzz. This potential release date fits within the previously announced timeframe.
February 2025 Confirmation Possible
The official release date may be revealed during the 2025 Pokémon Day event, scheduled for February 27th (the anniversary of the original Japanese Pokémon Red and Green releases). This aligns with the announcement of the game itself during the 2024 Pokémon Day. Recent data mining of the Pokémon GO game client further supports this February 27th date.
Beyond the release date, fans anticipate a gameplay reveal, potentially also debuting during the 2025 Pokémon Day presentation.
Platform and Post-Launch Content
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is confirmed for Nintendo Switch, and will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2, thanks to backward compatibility. While past mainline Pokémon games have featured paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received one free post-launch update, "Daybreak."