Intro
A timed Zorua hide-and-sneak event will run on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware from July 19 to July 27, offering players a short, repeatable challenge with time-based rewards.
Distributed through Nintendo’s online systems and coordinated with The Pokémon Company, the event requires a specific software update and initial internet connection to activate.
Event overview and schedule
The event runs from July 19 (Sun) 5:00 a.m. to July 27 (Mon) 4:59 a.m. local time.
Players who meet the activation requirements can repeatedly tackle a hide-and-sneak contest featuring Zorua and earn prizes based on their best completion time.
How to enter and play (rewritten event guidance)
Players must speak with Zorua in front of the Pokémon Center to enter the hide-and-sneak contest during the event window.
The contest is a timed challenge: complete the course as quickly as possible and aim to improve your personal best.
Rewards are granted according to the fastest time you achieve, and continued attempts are encouraged so players can chase better records and higher-tier prizes, including trophies.
Multiplayer rules (clear, journalistic restatement)
Multiplayer participation is supported in two ways.
If you join another player’s town as a guest, both host and guests may take part, but only the host will receive prizes; the fastest completion time among participants becomes that town’s best record.
On a Cloud Island, all players present can compete, with the best completion time on the island recorded as the island’s best — prizes go only to the player who set that best time.
Spectator mode is not available for this event.
How to start the event and technical requirements
To trigger the event you must have the game updated to Ver. 1.1.1.
From the HOME Menu, confirm the software displays Ver. 1.1.1 on the title screen.
Set your Nintendo Switch 2 system date and time to the current real-world time; the event will not run if your console date is outside the event period.
The game must be launched while connected to the internet at least the first time you play the event.
Additional notes
The event will appear on Cloud Islands as well and becomes available after completing Zorua’s request in Bleak Beach and unlocking hide-and-sneak.
If you want to host multiplayer from your own town, use Palette Town and be sure to speak to Zorua and receive event details before starting multiplayer.
Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required for online features where applicable.
Conclusion
This limited-time event is straightforward to enter but rewards repeated attempts and multiplayer coordination.
Make sure your software is updated to Ver. 1.1.1 and your Nintendo Switch 2 is set to the correct date to avoid missing the July 19–27 window.
A timed Zorua hide-and-sneak event will run on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware from July 19 to July 27, offering players a short, repeatable challenge with time-based rewards.
Distributed through Nintendo’s online systems and coordinated with The Pokémon Company, the event requires a specific software update and initial internet connection to activate.
Event overview and schedule
The event runs from July 19 (Sun) 5:00 a.m. to July 27 (Mon) 4:59 a.m. local time.
Players who meet the activation requirements can repeatedly tackle a hide-and-sneak contest featuring Zorua and earn prizes based on their best completion time.
How to enter and play (rewritten event guidance)
Players must speak with Zorua in front of the Pokémon Center to enter the hide-and-sneak contest during the event window.
The contest is a timed challenge: complete the course as quickly as possible and aim to improve your personal best.
Rewards are granted according to the fastest time you achieve, and continued attempts are encouraged so players can chase better records and higher-tier prizes, including trophies.
Multiplayer rules (clear, journalistic restatement)
Multiplayer participation is supported in two ways.
If you join another player’s town as a guest, both host and guests may take part, but only the host will receive prizes; the fastest completion time among participants becomes that town’s best record.
On a Cloud Island, all players present can compete, with the best completion time on the island recorded as the island’s best — prizes go only to the player who set that best time.
Spectator mode is not available for this event.
How to start the event and technical requirements
To trigger the event you must have the game updated to Ver. 1.1.1.
From the HOME Menu, confirm the software displays Ver. 1.1.1 on the title screen.
Set your Nintendo Switch 2 system date and time to the current real-world time; the event will not run if your console date is outside the event period.
The game must be launched while connected to the internet at least the first time you play the event.
Additional notes
The event will appear on Cloud Islands as well and becomes available after completing Zorua’s request in Bleak Beach and unlocking hide-and-sneak.
If you want to host multiplayer from your own town, use Palette Town and be sure to speak to Zorua and receive event details before starting multiplayer.
Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required for online features where applicable.
Conclusion
This limited-time event is straightforward to enter but rewards repeated attempts and multiplayer coordination.
Make sure your software is updated to Ver. 1.1.1 and your Nintendo Switch 2 is set to the correct date to avoid missing the July 19–27 window.
