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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Pokémon Legends: Z-A: How to preorder and get free gifts? See release date, platforms, setting, game cover, and Pokémon Presents date and where to watch
The Pokémon Company International has announced the official release date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. A summer Pokémon Presents video presentation has also been scheduled. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The game will be available for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Preorders begin on June 5 through the Nintendo eShop. Buyers can choose a digital or physical version. Those who buy the Nintendo Switch version can later upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack. The upgrade packs will be available on the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. Also Read: GTA 6: Is upcoming game worth waiting for? Here's release date, map, global release time, gameplay and platforms The game's cover art has been revealed. It shows the lead characters and their Pokémon in Lumiose City. A Mega-Evolved Pokémon appears in the scene, which takes place at night. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is different from past games. It includes real-time battles and takes place in one city. Players will explore the city and experience the story with their Pokémon next month, those who preorder the game from Pokémon Center in the US, Canada, or the UK will receive a free plush. The plush will be one of three Pokémon: Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile. Supplies are limited, and the plush is selected at Read: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 4: Release date, time, new weapons, maps, modes and maps The next Pokémon Presents video presentation will stream on Tuesday, July 22. Fans can watch the broadcast on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. When will Pokémon Legends: Z-A be released? The game will launch worldwide on October 16, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. What do I get for preordering from Pokémon Center? Preorders include a random Sitting Cuties plush of Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile, while supplies last.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokémon Legends Z-A Release Date, Preorder Details and More
Image via: Nintendo Get ready for the next big leap in the Pokémon franchise with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, launching October 16, 2025, exclusively on Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2. With exciting new gameplay innovations, a more developed urban landscape, and an almost overwhelming emphasis on Mega Evolution, this release might just be the turning point the revered series has been waiting for. Dual Platform and Upgrade Path In a first for the series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released in two versions, one for the existing Nintendo Switch and another built specifically for the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2. Players who buy the standard edition digitally or physically will be able to pay for an upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition, a decision that represents Nintendo's effort to seamlessly transition fans to its new hardware. Preorders for the digital version begin June 5 on the Nintendo eShop, with physical preorders starting on July 23. Nintendo's staggered approach is likely no accident, with the hope of building momentum heading into this summer's most gigantic Pokémon experience. New Vision for Lumiose City Taking place almost exclusively in Lumiose City, the game takes this bustling capital of Kalos and remakes it into something far beyond a mere backdrop. This time, the city is a character in its own right, vibrant and alive, changing based on players' actions and their interactions with Pokémon. The game features a dynamic real-time battle system blended with RPG narrative in a way that finally leaves the series' turn-based roots behind. Fans can hope to explore an all-new immersive, living and pulsating world of city life as they face new urban challenges and witness the influences of Pokémon-human existence unfold in a gigantic, ever-evolving international metropolis. Pokémon Presents Scheduled for July 22 The Pokémon Company International further made anticipation last week by announcing a new Pokémon Presents livestream, set for July 22. As per sources,the livestream will be focused on Legends: Z-A, potentially showcasing fresh Pokémon, gameplay mechanics, and narrative threads. With just five months left until its scheduled launch, this announcement is bound to become a major touchstone in the game's pre-release marketing blitz. Pokemon Legends Z-A Release Date & Presents Surprise! Mega Evolution Merchandise Drops Early To get ready for Z-A, Pokémon Center locations across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. have already rolled out a special new line of Mega Evolution-themed merchandise. Beginning May 28, fans can pick up giant, collector pins of Mega Charizard X and Y, along with a good capsule collection that includes Mega Venusaur, Gengar, Lucario and more. Watch for more merchandise drops all summer long, likely timed with preorder bonuses or seasonal/featured areas of the store. Armed with a city-centric narrative, thrilling new open-world gameplay, and cross-generational support for both the Nintendo Switch and series spinoff hardware Pokémon Switch-N-Match, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is easily one of the most ambitious titles in franchise history. Whether you're in it for the Mega Evolution swag, or the evolving story of Lumiose, October 16 can't come soon enough. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' gets Oct. 16 release date
May 28 (UPI) -- Pokémon Legends: Z-A will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in October. The Pokémon Company International announced in a press release Wednesday that the video game is set for release Oct. 16. Pre-orders begin June 5 via the Nintendo eShop, the same day as the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 console. Those who purchase the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for the original Nintendo Switch will have the option to later buy an upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Pokémon Legends: Z-A marks "a new frontier" for the franchise, according to the press release. The game blends "an RPG story unfolding in a single city with action elements and a real-time battle system." Players will choose between three starter Pokémon: Chikorita, Totodile and Tepig. The game's cover art depicts the main characters and their Pokémon taking on a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Lumiose City. Nintendo previously showcased the game's "wild zones" and the city setting.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date announced — Mega evolution merch, preorders, and Pokémon presents details revealed
The Pokémon Company International has officially revealed the release date for the highly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A , along with new gameplay details, exclusive merchandise, and the date for this summer's Pokémon Presents showcase. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Launches October 16, 2025 Get ready, Trainers — Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Preorders begin on Thursday, June 5 via the Nintendo eShop. Players who purchase the game (digital or physical) on Nintendo Switch will have the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via a paid upgrade pack, available on both the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. The official cover art was also revealed, showcasing the game's protagonists alongside their partner Pokémon, squaring off against a Mega-Evolved Pokémon under the neon lights of Lumiose City. What to Expect in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Breaking new ground for the franchise, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set entirely in Lumiose City and combines rich RPG storytelling with real-time battle mechanics. The game promises an immersive, city-centric journey where the bonds between Pokémon and humans shape the future of the metropolis. Live Events Mega Evolution Merch Drops at Pokémon Center To celebrate the upcoming game, Pokémon Center has launched a new line of Mega Evolution–themed merchandise. Starting today, fans can pick up: Giant pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y A limited capsule collection of apparel and accessories spotlighting Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario, and more And there's more to come: Starting next month, those who preorder Pokémon Legends: Z-A from Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. will receive a free random Sitting Cuties plush featuring Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile, while supplies last. Pokémon Presents Set for July 22 Mark your calendars! The next Pokémon Presents will air on Tuesday, July 22, offering fans a deeper look into Pokémon Legends: Z-A and other surprises from the Pokémon universe. Catch the live broadcast on the official Pokémon YouTube channel for the latest announcements and gameplay reveals.
