Pokémon Legends: Z-A Explained

Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Developer:Game Freak
Series:Pokémon
Platforms:Nintendo Switch
Released:2025

is an upcoming 2025 video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. Announced in February 2024, Legends: Z-A is part of the ninth generation of Pokémon video games. It takes place in Lumiose City in the Kalos region, based on Paris, France, which originated in Pokémon X and Y (2013). Legends: Z-A is the second Pokémon Legends game, following Legends: Arceus (2022).

Setting

The game will take place in the Kalos region, which is based on France and was first introduced in the 2013 video games Pokémon X and Y.[1] According to its trailer, it is set during an urban redevelopment project at Lumiose City, which is based on Paris,[2] with Nintendo of America stating that it will take place entirely within Lumiose City.[3]

Development

On 27 February 2024, Legends Z-A was announced during a Pokémon Presents presentation with a release window of 2025.[4] [5] At the end of the trailer, the Mega Evolution mechanic, which was first introduced in X and Y, was also teased to return.[6] Pokémon Legends: Z-A is being developed by Game Freak.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Pokémon Legends Announced for 2025 - Pokémon Presents 2024. Bailey. Kat. 27 February 2024. IGN. 27 February 2024. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227144946/https://www.ign.com/articles/new-pokemon-game-pokemon-presents-2024. live.
  2. Web site: Pokémon Legends: Z-A teased for 2025 release. Webster. Andrew. 27 February 2024. The Verge. 27 February 2024. en. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227154137/https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24083767/pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2025-launch-date. live.
  3. Web site: Pokémon Legends Z-A is 'set entirely within Lumiose City'. Middler. Jordan. 27 February 2024. Video Games Chronicle. 27 February 2024. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227160527/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pokemon-legends-z-a-will-take-place-entirely-in-one-city/. live.
  4. Web site: Pokémon Legends: Z-A coming 2025, features return to Kalos and Mega Evolution.. Michael. Cale. 27 February 2024. Dot Esports. 27 February 2024. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227160211/https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/pokemon-legends-z-a-coming-2025-features-return-to-kalos-and-mega-evolution. live.
  5. Web site: Pokemon Legends Z-A is officially coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025. Middler. Jordan. 27 February 2024. Video Games Chronicle. 27 February 2024. en-GB. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227160207/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pokemon-legends-z-a-is-officially-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-2025/. live.
  6. Web site: Pokemon Legends Z-A launches in 2025 with the return of Mega Evolutions. Cryer. Hirun. 27 February 2024. GamesRadar+. 27 February 2024. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227161131/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-launches-in-2025-with-the-return-of-mega-evolutions/. live.

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