Pokémon Legends Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: UK Pricing, Pre-Order Bonuses, and Release Details Revealed

Nintendo has officially confirmed UK pricing and pre-order details for Pokémon Legends Z-A, one of the most anticipated releases in the Pokémon franchise.

Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Legends Z-A is set to launch on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, offering unique content and benefits for early purchasers. From the United Kingdom’s My Nintendo Store, the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Legends Z-A is set at a retail price of £49.99.

For those looking to experience the enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, pricing is confirmed at £59.99.

This pricing structure underscores Nintendo’s approach to next-generation gaming, differentiating its flagship titles across platform iterations. Pre-orders for physical editions through the My Nintendo Store kick off on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

Players eager for digital access will have the opportunity to secure their copies even earlier, as the Nintendo eShop opens digital pre-orders from Thursday, 5 June 2025.

These staggered pre-order dates provide flexibility for fans, whether they prefer physical collectibles or immediate digital access on launch day. Those who pre-order through the My Nintendo Store are in for additional perks.

Nintendo has confirmed that pre-order customers will receive an exclusive Partner Pokémon figurine as a complimentary bonus.

Additionally, several notable bundles will be available, including the Mega Evolution, Trainer, and Champion’s Choice editions.

These special bundles feature themed merchandise such as a commemorative pin set, cap, mug, umbrella, and exclusive Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y figurines. In a first for the franchise, Nintendo is offering players who purchase either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends Z-A on Nintendo Switch the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition post-launch by purchasing an upgrade pack.

This upgrade pathway ensures that dedicated fans can experience enhanced features and performance on the new hardware without purchasing the game twice. Set in the iconic Lumiose City, Pokémon Legends Z-A invites players into a reimagined urban landscape undergoing redevelopment to better integrate humans and Pokémon.

For their journey, trainers will select one of three classic starters—Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile—to join them as their first partner Pokémon, celebrating the series’ tradition of offering diverse partner choices. Pokémon Legends Z-A’s global release is scheduled for 16 October 2025, with both retail and Nintendo eShop digital editions launching for Nintendo Switch 2.

With significant pre-order bonuses, upgrade flexibility, and rich content set in a fan-favorite setting, Pokémon Legends Z-A continues Game Freak and Nintendo’s legacy of innovative Pokémon adventures for their new and existing hardware platforms.

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