Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch 2

Embark on a bold new chapter in Kalos with Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, a groundbreaking evolution of the Pokémon series that blends real-time battle mechanics with deep, open-world exploration. Set entirely in Lumiose City during a massive urban redevelopment, players uncover mysteries by day and face thrilling challenges by night. With a new battle system, dynamic environments, and the return of Mega Evolution, this adventure reimagines what it means to be a Pokémon Trainer.

Key Features:

Real-Time Action Combat
Battle in real time alongside your Pokémon, using cooldown-based moves and quick reflexes instead of traditional turn-based gameplay.

Z-A Royale Night Mode
Experience the city’s transformation after dark as trainers battle across districts in spontaneous, high-energy encounters.

Mega Evolution Returns
Harness the power of Mega Evolution in a redesigned combat system that emphasizes timing, energy management, and teamwork.

Immersive Lumiose City
Explore a fully realized Lumiose City filled with layered districts, hidden alleys, and evolving urban zones that change as the story unfolds.

Optimized for Switch 2
Enjoy enhanced visuals, faster load times, and smoother performance when played on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Online and DLC Support
Engage in multiplayer battle modes and expand your adventure with post-launch content and new Mega Evolution forms.

Metadata:
Genre: Action Role-Playing Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Release Date: October 16, 2025
ESRB Rating: E10+
Mode: Single-player, Multiplayer (Online Battles)
Setting: Kalos Region – Lumiose City