Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Potential August 2025 Release Date Surfaces
Rumors of a Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date have emerged, pointing towards an August 15, 2025 launch. This purported date, initially spotted on Amazon UK in early January 2025 and quickly retracted, aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.
Initially unveiled during the February 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is anticipated as a sequel to the 2022 title, Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Similar to its predecessor, it's expected to prioritize exploration and collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Since its announcement, official details have been scarce.
The Amazon UK listing, briefly showcasing the August 15th date, has fueled speculation. While quickly removed and replaced with a December 31st placeholder, the leak generated significant buzz within the gaming community.
February 2025 Confirmation Possible?
The official release date may be revealed sooner than expected. Given the original announcement during Pokémon Day 2024, a similar reveal during the 2025 event (February 27th) is highly probable. This date coincides with the anniversary of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, and recent Pokémon GO data mining supports this prediction.
Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, potentially debuting alongside the official date during the February 2025 Pokémon Presents broadcast.
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 the console's backward compatibility. While the extent of post-launch content remains unknown, considering the precedent set by mainline Pokémon games, paid DLC is a possibility. However, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received a single free update, "Daybreak."
