Pokémon Legends: Z-A Launch Date Surfaces Amidst Online Rumors

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – August 2025 Release Date Leak

Rumors suggest Pokémon Legends: Z-A may launch on August 15th, 2025, following a brief listing on Amazon UK in early January 2025. This aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.

Officially announced during the 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a highly anticipated sequel to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Similar to its predecessor, it's expected to prioritize exploration and collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Details remain scarce since its initial reveal.

The Amazon UK leak, quickly retracted, fueled speculation. Content creator Light88 noted the temporary August 15th release date before it reverted to a placeholder date.

February 2025 Confirmation Possible

The official release date may be revealed during Pokémon Day 2025, expected on February 27th. This aligns with the date of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, and recent Pokémon GO data mining supports this date.

Beyond the release date, a gameplay reveal is also anticipated, potentially debuting during the same Pokémon Presents broadcast.

Platform and Post-Launch Content

Initially announced as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2, thanks to confirmed backward compatibility. While the extent of post-launch content remains unknown, considering the single free DLC for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, fans can expect further announcements soon.