Pokemon Legends: Z – A Release Date and Pokemon Presents Confirmed

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It's a good day for Pokemon news as Pokemon Legends: Z - A now has a release date and a Pokemon Presents live stream has been dated for July.

Pokemon Legends: Z - A release date

Nintendo have confirmed that Pokemon Legends: Z - A will launch on October 16 2025. The game will launch for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.

From the Switch 2's reveal earlier this year, we knew that Legends: Z-A would be getting a Switch 2 Edition. The Switch 2 Edition of the game will utilise the new systems power and will play at higher frame rates with improved graphics. Owners of the Switch version of the game, digital or physical, can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition.

Alongside the release date reveal, the cover art for the game has now been revealed. It's actually quite a busy one for a Pokemon game:

Pokemon Presents 2025

The other Pokemon news today is that we will be treated to a Pokemon Presents on July 22.

In a statement, The Pokemon Company said: "The PokÃ©mon CompanyÂ International invites fans to watch the latest PokÃ©mon Presents presentation on Tuesday, July 22,"

"Trainers can tune in to the broadcast on the official PokÃ©mon YouTube channel for the latest news and updates from the world of PokÃ©mon."

It is unknown what will be announced during the show but fans are already speculating online about a new mainline series entry. The live stream will take place at 6am PST. The Pokemon YouTube channel can be found here.

Are you excited for Pokemon Legends: Z - A after playing Legends: Arceus? What would you like to see in the Pokemon Presents show? Be sure to stick with GSC for full coverage of the show on July 22.