Pokémon Legends: Z-A Demo Announced for 2025 Pokémon World Championships at Anaheim

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is scheduled to make its highly anticipated public debut at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, according to an official announcement from The Pokémon Company and Nintendo.

This exclusive demo will be available only at the Anaheim Convention Centre during the event, which takes place from August 15 to August 17, 2025.

As one of the gaming industry's most significant annual gatherings, the Pokémon World Championships attracts top trainers, developers, and fans from around the globe.

Attendees in Anaheim will have the rare opportunity to experience firsthand what promises to be a major evolution for the Pokémon series on the Nintendo Switch. To participate in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A demo, attendees must register for a Nintendo Warp Pipe Pass, which can be secured ahead of the event.

Registration for the pass is set to open from August 11 to August 14, 2025, and requires a valid Nintendo Account.

The Pokémon Company has emphasized that Warp Pipe Passes will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, making early registration essential for those eager to secure a spot.

The Pokémon Legends: Z-A demo invites players to dive into a newly imagined real-time battling system.

Within the demo, participants will engage in a series of Trainer battles taking place after dark in Lumiose City, pursue the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde through the city's vibrant streets, and join forces with Lucario to confront the formidable Rogue Mega Absol in what officials describe as an action-packed encounter.

This hands-on opportunity offers fans a tangible look at the gameplay innovations and narrative direction for the future Nintendo Switch release. The wider Pokémon community is keenly awaiting Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which continues the franchise's tradition of combining robust gameplay with captivating storytelling on Nintendo's flagship console.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A follows in the footsteps of successful releases like Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which contributed to record digital sales for Nintendo and marked significant milestones in hardware adoption for the Nintendo Switch.

For those attending the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, all details regarding demo access can be found on the official Nintendo and Pokémon websites.

With the new real-time battle mechanics and iconic characters featured in the demo, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is positioned as a standout title in Nintendo's lineup for the coming year. Stay tuned for further updates as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company share more about Pokémon Legends: Z-A and upcoming Pokémon Switch experiences.

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