Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Pokemon Legends: Z-A Special Edition Bundle, Release Set for October 2025

Nintendo is again making headlines with the announcement of its first post-launch hardware and software bundle for the Nintendo Switch 2, centered on the highly anticipated Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

The bundle is scheduled to become available on October 16, 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the ongoing Pokemon franchise. Officially titled the 'Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Bundle,' this special package will retail for $499.99.

Consumers will receive the Nintendo Switch 2 console along with a full game download of Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

This strategic release continues Nintendo’s tradition of leveraging major first-party titles to drive hardware adoption and offers Pokemon fans an exclusive way to experience one of the most talked-about role-playing games in recent memory on the latest Nintendo hardware. While this marks the first post-launch bundle for the Switch 2, Nintendo initiated its bundle strategy with the earlier release of the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World system.

The Mario Kart World bundle, which remains available as of this announcement, has been positioned as a limited-time offer—a distribution approach that Nintendo appears to be replicating for the Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle.

According to the company, the Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle is also expected to be sold for a limited period, heightening its desirability among collectors and core fans alike. The announcement comes on the heels of a wide-ranging news cycle for Pokemon, with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company sharing an array of updates that have energized the series’ global community.

While details surrounding additional hardware editions remain closely held, today's reveal affirms Nintendo’s commitment to fostering synergy between its flagship software franchises and new hardware cycles. With the Switch 2, Nintendo is poised to continue its dominant performance in the hybrid console market, building on the runaway success of the original Nintendo Switch, which has surpassed 125 million units sold worldwide since its 2017 debut.

Leveraging high-profile releases like Pokemon Legends: Z-A not only boosts the system’s momentum but also demonstrates Nintendo’s capacity to create tailored, premium bundles that appeal to dedicated fans and newcomers alike. Players interested in securing the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle are encouraged to monitor the official Nintendo eShop and participating retailers for availability updates closer to the October 16, 2025 release date.

Given the expected limited run, early purchase is recommended to guarantee access to this collectible edition.

For a comprehensive recap of all the latest Pokemon announcements and Switch 2 updates, readers can refer to Nintendo’s official channels and recent Nintendo Direct presentations.

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