Release Date Announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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So, here’s the lowdown, folks—Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set to drop on October 16. You probably already heard, but hey, now it’s official. I swear, when they first announced this, it felt like they’d never pin down an actual date. But they did! Finally.

Oh, and if you’re one of those people eagerly awaiting pre-orders (I get it, I really do), circle June 6 on your fridge calendar. Or your app. Whatever works. It’s for the Switch and the new Switch 2. Heard they’re going to jazz it up with better graphics on the Switch 2. Honestly, putting off pre-ordering might not be the worst idea—what if something cooler than Mega Charizard merch drops last minute? Speaking of merch, they threw some Mega Evolution swag at us too. Hoodies, tees—you name it.

Right, where was I? Oh yeah, the launch day. October 16. For both old and shiny new Switch versions. But don’t ask me about pricing yet. Nintendo’s typical dance around that, keeping it mysterious between $59.99 and $79.99. I mean, why not just say it, right?

Anyway—wait, no—right, there’s more! The cover art looks like an epic battle scene right out of a dream I once had about fighting on the busy streets of Lumiose City. Mega-Evolved Pokémon clash right in your face. October’s too far away when you think about it.

And in case anyone still has that kid-at-heart vibe, pre-order bonuses are a thing. Options like Chikorita or Totodile plushes sound adorable (assuming they haven’t run out, because let’s face it—those go fast).

More tidbits on July 22, by the way. A Pokémon Presents event is dropping then. Keep tabs if you wanna catch a glimpse of how Z-A is shaping up—exploration-heavy, less of that battling stuff, but more about collecting. That’s what I heard anyway.

Okay, maybe went a little overboard there, but, hey, when something’s exciting, it’s hard to contain all those thoughts, right?