Next Pokemon Presents Event May Be Disappointing for Switch 2

Summary

• Don't expect any news about Pokémon games for the Switch 2 during the next Pokémon Presents on February 27th.
• Leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, but Pokémon games will reportedly remain on the original console for now.
• The next Pokémon Presents will likely focus on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon fans hoping for announcements regarding Switch 2 Pokémon titles might be disappointed by the upcoming Pokémon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27th. Pokémon has consistently appeared on Nintendo hardware since its Game Boy debut in the 90s, but fans may need to wait longer than anticipated for the franchise's Switch 2 arrival.

While Nintendo hasn't officially unveiled the Switch 2, they've confirmed its existence, backward compatibility with the original Switch, Nintendo Account carryover, and a reveal within this fiscal year. Current knowledge beyond this comes from leaks, suggesting a more powerful, larger version of the original Switch.

New Pokémon games will undoubtedly come to the Switch 2, but those hoping for news at the February 27th Pokémon Presents should temper expectations. Reports indicate the Presents will showcase Pokémon games in development for the original Switch, leveraging backward compatibility with the new console.

Pokémon Presents: No Expected Switch 2 Game News

The next Pokémon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing live-service titles like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. Fans also anticipate news on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch this year. So far, only a teaser trailer showcasing Lumiose City, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions has been revealed. However, rumors suggest another main series Pokémon game is coming this year.

A new main series Pokémon game, separate from Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Generation 10, is reportedly planned for this year. Speculation points towards Pokémon Black and White remakes or another Let's Go title, both supposedly for the original Switch, not the Switch 2 (assuming leaked information is accurate). If true, the first major Pokémon games exclusive to the Switch 2 would likely be the Generation 10 titles.

The Pokémon franchise has a history of prioritizing older hardware with larger install bases. Recall Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 launching on the original DS instead of the 3DS. History may repeat itself. However, nothing is confirmed, so fans should tune into the February 27th Pokémon Presents for official announcements.