Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release Date and Next Pokémon Presents Confirmed for Nintendo Switch

The Pokémon Company International has unveiled significant updates for fans of the beloved franchise, confirming the official release date of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for both the Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.

In tandem with this major announcement, the company has also revealed its next major broadcast event: the Pokémon Presents showcase, set to air on July 22, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.

Pacific Time.

Pokémon Presents is the franchise’s signature broadcast, closely mirroring the format of Nintendo Direct—a series known for revealing critical updates about upcoming titles, downloadable content, and new features to the global Pokémon community.

The Pokémon Company made the announcement on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, encouraging trainers around the world to tune in live for the freshest Pokémon news. The broadcast’s official schedule and invitation to viewers were posted by The Pokémon Company: Catch the latest Pokémon news in our next #PokemonPresents on July 22nd at 6 a.m.

PST! See you there, Trainers! The announcement quickly spread across social media, igniting anticipation among longtime fans and industry watchers alike. Following the widely popular release of previous entries in the Pokémon Legends series, all eyes are now on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

The title is set to build on the innovative gameplay and expansive open-world experience introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

While exact gameplay details remain closely guarded, the forthcoming Pokémon Presents is expected to deliver new insights, fresh footage, and perhaps additional content reveals related to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as well as other updates from The Pokémon Company's extensive gaming catalog. The Pokémon Company has a robust history of leveraging Pokémon Presents and similar showcases to share milestone announcements, celebrate sales successes, and unveil collaborations with partner studios.

Most notably, Pokémon titles consistently rank among the top sellers on Nintendo Switch and eShop platforms, reinforcing the franchise’s significance in Nintendo’s hardware ecosystem. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled to launch on both the current Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring accessibility for gamers across generations of hardware.

As a result, this upcoming showcase is set to be one of the most closely watched Pokémon broadcasts in recent memory. For the most accurate updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo Switch releases, and future Pokémon Presents events, tune in to official channels on July 22, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.

PST.

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