Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release Leaks

Key Takeaways

• A potential release date of August 15, 2025, for Pokémon Legends: Z-A surfaced via an Amazon UK listing in early January 2025.
• This date aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.
• Official confirmation is anticipated during the Pokémon Day 2025 Pokémon Presents broadcast, expected on February 27th.

An online leak suggests Pokémon Legends: Z-A may launch on August 15, 2025. This date, discovered on an Amazon UK listing (quickly removed), fits within the timeframe initially announced by The Pokémon Company.

Initially unveiled during the February 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the anticipated sequel to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Similar to its predecessor, it's expected to prioritize exploration and collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Since its announcement, official details have been scarce.

The Amazon leak, spotted by content creator Light88, briefly displayed August 15th as the release date before reverting to a December 31st placeholder. The August date, however, remains consistent with the game's projected 2025 release.

February 2025 Confirmation Possible

Regardless of the leak's accuracy, the official release date could be revealed soon. Following the pattern of the original game's announcement during Pokémon Day 2024, the 2025 event (February 27th) is a likely candidate for the reveal. This date is supported by a dataminer's findings within the latest Pokémon GO build.

Beyond the release date, a gameplay trailer is highly anticipated and could also debut during the February 2025 Pokémon Presents.

Initially slated as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2, thanks to confirmed backward compatibility. While past mainline Pokémon titles have featured paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received one free post-launch update, "Daybreak."