Summary
- No news expected on Switch 2 Pokemon titles at the next Pokemon Presents on Feb 27.
- Leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, but Pokemon games are likely to remain exclusive to the original console for now.
- The next Pokemon Presents will focus primarily on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting announcements about Pokemon titles for the Switch 2 might be disappointed by the upcoming Pokemon Presents, scheduled for Thursday, February 27. Since the franchise debuted on the original Game Boy in the 90s, Pokemon has been a staple on Nintendo's platforms. However, fans might need to wait longer for the series to make its way to the Switch 2.
Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Switch 2. While the company has acknowledged the existence of the next-generation console, confirming its backward compatibility with the original Switch, account carryover, and a reveal within the current fiscal year, the bulk of our knowledge stems from leaks. These leaks depict the Switch 2 as a more powerful, larger version of its predecessor.
Though new Pokemon games are destined for the Switch 2, fans anticipating news during the February 27 Pokemon Presents should temper their expectations. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will spotlight games in development for the original Switch, which will also be compatible with the Switch 2 thanks to its backward compatibility feature.
Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Feature Switch 2 Games
The upcoming Pokemon Presents is set to provide updates on ongoing live-service titles like Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans can look forward to more information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, the game has been teased with a brief trailer showcasing the Lumiose City setting, returning Pokemon, and the return of Mega Evolutions, but further details remain under wraps. There are also whispers of another main series Pokemon game launching this year, distinct from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 titles.
Speculation suggests this new game could be a remake of Pokemon Black and White or a new pair of Let's Go titles, both intended for the original Switch rather than the Switch 2, according to leaks. This aligns with historical patterns where the franchise often prioritizes larger install bases, as seen with Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, which were released on the DS instead of the 3DS. If these leaks prove accurate, the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 games.
While none of this has been officially confirmed, fans will have to wait for the Pokemon Presents on February 27 to get the full scoop.
