Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch globally on October 16, priced at $59.99 for Nintendo Switch and $69.99 for the upcoming Switch 2. Pre-loading is available now on the Nintendo eShop, requiring 4.1GB for Switch and 7.7GB for Switch 2. Players who buy the game for Switch 1 can upgrade to Switch 2 with a $9.99 upgrade pack. A paid DLC, Mega Dimension, will introduce two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu along with additional story content. To avoid spoilers ahead of release, players are advised to stay cautious, as datamining has begun revealing some new Mega Pokémon.
What are the global release times for Pokémon Legends: Z-A?The global release times for Pokémon Legends: Z-A vary by region. For instance, it will unlock at 12am local time on October 16 in Europe, with earlier access in the U.S. starting as early as 9pm PDT on October 15. Other regions will have their respective unlock times synchronized to midnight local time on October 16.
This installment is set in Kalos, the region famed for introducing Mega Evolutions. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will add a new selection of Mega Pokémon to the franchise's roster, making it the first major addition in over a decade. The game continues to build on the legacy of Pokémon, engaging fans with fresh content and excitement around new features.
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Love that they're finally giving Kalos the spotlight it deserves after all these years. Gonna be tough avoiding spoilers with those new Mega Evolutions already leaking though
Nice to see the upgrade path between console generations is actually reasonable this time around. Though with dataminers already on the case, I'll be muting Pokémon hashtags until launch day.