Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Bundle Announced, Pre-Orders Open June 23

Nintendo has officially revealed a new Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle, which will be available in stores on October 16, 2025, coinciding with the global launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

This announcement continues Nintendo’s tradition of pairing major first-party titles with hardware, giving fans a convenient way to pick up the highly anticipated game together with the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the next installment in the popular Pokémon Legends series and promises to evolve the franchise's gameplay and narrative.

Developed collaboratively by Game Freak and The Pokémon Company, the title is set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware platform.

The announcement was made as part of an update from Nintendo Life, with additional confirmation forthcoming from Nintendo’s official channels and participating retail partners. Pre-orders for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle open on June 23, 2025, at select retailers.

While Nintendo has confirmed that this is not a special edition version of the Switch 2 hardware—the console remains unchanged from the standard model—the bundle is expected to offer a cost-effective solution for new hardware adopters and Pokémon fans alike.

Full pricing and availability details will be updated as additional information becomes available from retailers and Nintendo themselves. In a concise restatement, representatives from Nintendo noted, "The Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle will be available for pre-order starting June 23 at participating retailers.

Both the hardware and game release on October 16." The Nintendo Switch 2, rumored and anticipated by the gaming industry for years, is confirmed to launch concurrently with this bundle.

The hardware itself continues the hybrid tradition, offering both handheld and docked modes, and is compatible with the full range of new Nintendo eShop releases. This bundle serves as a significant milestone for Nintendo, as it combines a tentpole Pokémon release with their newest generation of hardware.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A has already generated significant interest since its reveal, and the pairing with the Switch 2 is expected to drive both hardware and software adoption in key markets. Fans interested in securing the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle are encouraged to monitor official retailer announcements and check the Nintendo eShop for digital preorder opportunities.

As additional details emerge, they will be shared via Nintendo Direct presentations and official news channels. Stay tuned for further updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the Switch 2 bundle, and all the latest news from Nintendo.

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