A release date is officially in place for Pokémon Legends: Z-A . The next entry in the Legends spin-off series will hit Nintendo Switch on October 16, right alongside an upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 version. Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will feature improvements to the graphics and frame rate. Those who pick up the physical or digital version of the Switch edition will also have the option to purchase a $10 upgrade pack to move over to the Switch 2 edition. Pre-orders go live for both on June 5. You can see the cover art above and on the Switch and Switch 2 boxes below. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch box art Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 box art For more on what’s next from the world of Pokémon, another Pokémon Presents presentation is set for July 22 over on the official YouTube channel . RELATED: Pokémon Day Comes to a Close With New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Here’s how Nintendo describes Pokémon Legends: Z-A : Lumiose City—a home for people and Pokémon alike. Here, thanks to an urban redevelopment plan driven by Quasartico Inc., the lush greenery of verdant parks and natural vistas intermingles with facilities made using the latest cutting-edge technology. A lot has changed here since the days of the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games! Choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as your first partner Pokémon, and then set off on a grand adventure! Your journey will take you to all manner of sights in the streets arrayed around Prism Tower, including shops, restaurants, and places called wild zones—where Pokémon roam free. As you catch, train, and battle Pokémon, there will be plenty of people to meet too—like AZ, the enigmatic owner of Hotel Z. Catch, battle, and Mega Evolve—all in real time! Source: Press release
