Pokémon Legends: Z-A Global Release Schedule Announced
The eagerly awaited game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, is set to release on October 16, 2025. It will be available for Nintendo Switch at a price of $59.99 and for the new Switch 2 at $69.99.
Upgrade Options and Additional Content
Players looking to upgrade from Switch to Switch 2 in the future can initially purchase the Switch version. An upgrade pack will be available for $9.99 when players make the switch. Additionally, a paid DLC titled “Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension” is now available, introducing two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu along with additional story content. Purchasing the DLC early unlocks extra costume items immediately.
Pre-loading and Storage Requirements
Fans can pre-load Pokémon Legends: Z-A via the Nintendo eShop, which includes a day-one update. The game requires 4.1GB of free space on Nintendo Switch and 7.7GB on Switch 2.
Global Release Schedule
Players around the world should be ready for a coordinated launch. The digital copies of Pokémon Legends: Z-A will unlock at midnight local time on October 16, 2025. However, due to previous practices by Nintendo, players in certain U.S. time zones, such as Central, Mountain, and Pacific, may gain access late on October 15.
Release Times Around the World
- October 15, 2025
- PDT (San Francisco)
- CST (Mexico City)
- October 16, 2025
- EDT (New York)
- BRT (São Paulo)
- BST (London)
- CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin)
- EEST (Turkey)
- UTC (New Delhi)
- ICT (Hanoi)
- HKT (Hong Kong)
- CST (Beijing)
- JST (Tokyo)
- AEST (Sydney)
Stay Updated and Prepare for Spoilers
As the launch date approaches, enthusiasts should remain cautious regarding potential spoilers. Datamining has already commenced following the sighting of physical copies, revealing some new Mega Pokémon destined for the game. The Pokémon Company has only disclosed a limited number of new Mega species included in this title, keeping the full roster a mystery.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A marks a significant addition to the franchise, particularly with it being the first batch of Mega Pokémon introduced in more than a decade. Players are invited to dive into the game and discover the exciting new Mega features.
