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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveal Sparks Nintendo Switch 2 Speculation

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2025, sparking speculation about the rumored Nintendo Switch 2. The game's trailer hinted at a "simultaneous" release, leading to further speculation about multiple systems or countries. The response to Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been positive, with fans excited about the return of mega evolutions.

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In exciting news for Pokémon fans, the annual Pokémon Day showcase unveiled plans for the next installment in the series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2025, this announcement has reignited rumors about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.


While Nintendo has yet to make an official announcement about the sequel to their popular console, speculation has been mounting, and the release date of Pokémon Legends: Z-A has only added fuel to the fire. The game's trailer hinted at a "simultaneous" release, leading many to believe that it could be a launch title for the rumored Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, a tweet from the Pokémon Company mentioned "Switch systems," further fueling the speculation.


However, some have pointed out that there are already different versions of the original Nintendo Switch available. To clarify the confusion, BBC Newsbeat has reached out to Nintendo for an official statement regarding the meaning of "simultaneous" release.


The previous entries in the Pokémon series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, faced criticism for performance issues upon their release in 2022. This, coupled with the controversial release of Palworld earlier this year, led some fans to believe that the franchise had lost its spark. However, the response to Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been largely positive.

The teaser trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A showcases a computer-generated Pikachu running through a wireframe city. The video then reveals glimpses of other Pokémon in various locations, such as cafes, plazas, and a river. The game is set in Lumiose City, as shown in a bird's eye-view shot of the circular city with a central structure resembling the Eiffel Tower. The trailer concludes with the iconic rainbow-colored S-shape, symbolizing mega evolutions, which has excited fans who are eager to see this popular feature return.


In addition to the Pokémon Legends: Z-A announcement, the event also revealed a new app version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, along with updates for Pokémon Go and other spin-off games.


However, with the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A scheduled for 2025, the Nintendo Switch's release calendar is looking relatively quiet. While the console recently received positive reviews for Mario Vs. Donkey Kong and has Princess Peach: Showtime! set to arrive in March, Nintendo has yet to announce any further in-house titles.

Since its release in 2017, Nintendo has sold nearly 140 million Switch consoles, surpassing the reported 117 million PlayStation 4s sold worldwide.

 

  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2025, sparking speculation about the rumored Nintendo Switch 2.

  • The game's trailer hinted at a "simultaneous" release, leading to further speculation about multiple systems or countries.

  • The response to Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been positive, with fans excited about the return of mega evolutions.


Source: BBC

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