Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, has an October 16th, release date for both the digital and physical copy of what is one of the top 5 most popular video games of 2025: https://www.amazon.com/PokémonTM-Legends-Z

In Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, players embark on an action‑RPG journey set entirely within Lumiose City in the Kalos region.

You begin by selecting one of three starter Pokémon — Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig — and step into a rapidly evolving city under a redevelopment project, led by a corporation called Quasartico, Inc, to reshape Lumiose into a place where humans and Pokémon live in harmony.

Unlike traditional Pokémon games, Legends: Z‑A introduces real‑time battle mechanics, allowing both trainers and their Pokémon to move freely, dodge, and time moves dynamically.

Mega Evolution returns as a key feature, with a gauge system tied to combat performance enabling temporary Mega forms during fights.

As night falls, Battle Zones emerge in the city, where trainers roam and challenge each other. The central competition is the Z‑A Royale, which lets players rise through ranks (from Z to A) by winning promotion battles.

Throughout the adventure, you’ll explore wild zones scattered across Lumiose, engage in Pokémon capture, challenge rival trainers, and uncover mysterious phenomena tied to Mega Evolutions and the city’s transformation.