Rumor: Exciting Updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A Are Just Around the Corner

Exciting news may be on the horizon for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Nintendo first announced the game last February, revealing intriguing details about what fans can expect from this upcoming title for the Switch.

Although the initial trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A didn't showcase any gameplay footage, it provided a wealth of information. Set in Lumiose City, players will return to the Kalos region for the first time since the release of Pokémon X and Y in 2013. The trailer also introduced various Pokémon that will appear in the game and confirmed the much-anticipated return of Mega Evolution, a beloved feature in the franchise. Additionally, the trailer hinted at a planned release sometime in 2025.

Since that first trailer launch, Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company have been surprisingly quiet about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. However, there’s reason for optimism as rumors suggest that news could arrive soon. Renowned Pokémon leaker Riddler Khu teased this on Twitter by mentioning the game's codename, "ikkaku," along with the word "soon." While it’s unclear whether this refers specifically to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, fans are hopeful for an imminent update.

What to Expect Next from Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Though Riddler Khu's tweet lacks specific timing for the anticipated update, an official Pokémon social media account hinted that news could drop on October 4. However, it seems likely that this announcement will pertain to Detective Pikachu, so fans shouldn’t get their hopes too high for Legends: Z-A news on that day.

The launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to coincide with some significant developments for Nintendo. The company has acknowledged that it is working on a next-generation console, with speculation suggesting a reveal could happen as soon as this month for a possible early 2025 release. If this comes to pass, it would make sense for a native version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A to be released on the new platform. For the moment, though, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is confirmed only for development on the original Switch.