Ava Brooks 
Feb 28, 2024
Celebrated by fans worldwide, Pokémon Day unveils the franchise's future plans, including the much-anticipated release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch in 2025, sparking renewed speculation about a potential sequel console.
Hints of a "simultaneous" release in the game's trailer prompt discussions about multiple "Switch systems," adding fuel to the rumour mill.
While recent critiques of titles like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, along with the controversial Palworld release, raise questions about the series' evolution, the response to Pokémon Legends: Z-A seems promising, with its teaser showcasing iconic Pokémon scenes set in Lumiose City and hinting at the return of mega evolutions.
Alongside this announcement, updates to other Pokémon spin-offs were revealed, yet the 2025 launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A suggests a relatively subdued release calendar for the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order
Nintendo enthusiasts may need to exercise patience, as recent rumours point to a potential 2025 release date for the highly anticipated Switch 2 console. According to a report from Nikkei, Nintendo is eyeing a launch for its successor to the Switch console "as early as March," aligning with previous reports of a Q1 2025 release from VGC and Eurogamer.
Initial anticipation had circled around a 2024 release, with efforts to avoid stock shortages similar to the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X launches. However, concerns over stock availability and providing ample time for developers to craft new game titles seem to have shifted the projected release window to 2025.
Nikkei's report indicates Nintendo's focus on securing sufficient initial stock for the successor console's launch and ensuring a robust lineup of popular software at the release of the Nintendo Switch 2.
