Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is GAME FREAK’s action RPG set entirely in Lumiose City in the Kalos region, released on October 16, 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Battles happen in real time: Trainers and Pokémon move around the field while the player times moves around position, range, and attack speed. The current game state includes the released Mega Dimension additional story content and live Pokémon HOME connectivity, which became available after the April 2026 update. Its setting is Lumiose City, Kalos.

Latest update

Pokémon HOME connectivity is live. The Pokémon Company announced on April 3, 2026 that players can move Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A into HOME and bring compatible Pokémon from previous titles into Lumiose City. Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension is also available. Its additional story content released on December 10, 2025 and continues the adventure after the main story with hyperspace distortions and new Mega Evolution-focused content.

Current expansion content: Additional story content released December 10, 2025.

Release date and status

Platforms and availability

The game is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The two releases share the same Lumiose City adventure, while the Switch 2 Edition adds enhanced presentation for newer hardware.

Gameplay overview

Battles take place in real time. The Trainer and Pokémon can move around the field while the player chooses when to use moves, making position, move range, attack timing, and startup speed part of each encounter. Outside battle, the player explores Lumiose City, catches wild Pokémon, trains a team, completes story missions, and takes part in the Z-A Battle Club. Mega Evolution is a central mechanic, with additional Mega-Evolved Pokémon and Mega Stones appearing through the base game and Mega Dimension content.

Battle style: Real-time movement with timed move commands. Home connectivity: Available after the April 2026 update.

Story, setting, or main mode

The entire adventure centers on Lumiose City in the Kalos region during an urban redevelopment plan intended to create a better home for both people and Pokémon. The player arrives in the city and becomes involved with characters and conflicts tied to its changing districts. Mega Dimension continues after the main story. Strange hyperspace distortions appear around Lumiose City, leading into additional areas and encounters that expand the game’s Mega Evolution focus.

The confirmed setting is Lumiose City, Kalos.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The media below shows Lumiose City, real-time battles, the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, and released Mega Dimension content. Together they cover both the base game and its current post-launch expansion.

The gallery gives visual context for Lumiose City, Kalos.

Developer and publisher

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is developed by GAME FREAK. It is part of the core Pokémon RPG series and uses the Kalos setting in a new city-focused format built around Lumiose City and real-time movement during battles.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is developed by GAME FREAK and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.

Named publishing partners include Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.

Download and availability

The base game is sold for Nintendo Switch and as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The enhanced edition targets improved graphics and frame rates, while eligible Switch owners can use the separate upgrade path. Mega Dimension is paid additional content compatible with both systems. Pokémon HOME is a separate service and now supports transfers involving Pokémon Legends: Z-A under the title’s compatibility rules.

Nintendo Switch 2 edition: Improved graphics and frame rates.

System / Device Requirements

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a Nintendo Switch family release, so a PC-style CPU and GPU table would be misleading. The game is sold for Nintendo Switch and as a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition; no official Windows, Android, or iOS version is listed.

For players choosing hardware, the practical requirement is a compatible Switch console and the matching edition. The Switch 2 Edition is for Nintendo Switch 2 and adds system-specific enhancements; online features require the relevant Nintendo account and service where applicable.

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