Pokémon Legends: Surprise Leaks Hint at Z-A Release Date

Key Takeaways

• A potential release date of August 15, 2025, for Pokémon Legends: Z-A surfaced via a now-corrected Amazon UK listing in early January 2025.
• This aligns with The Pokémon Company's previously stated 2025 release window.
• Official confirmation of the release date is highly anticipated during the Pokémon Day 2025 Pokémon Presents broadcast, expected on February 27th.

An unconfirmed release date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has emerged online, pointing towards an August 15, 2025 launch. This date, discovered via a fleeting update on the Amazon UK listing (January 8th, 2025), aligns with the general 2025 timeframe previously announced by The Pokémon Company. The listing was swiftly amended to the standard placeholder date of December 31st.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A, unveiled during the February 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, is the anticipated sequel to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Following the exploration-focused gameplay of its predecessor, which notably omitted traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League, Pokémon Legends: Z-A remains largely shrouded in mystery since its initial announcement.

February 2025: A Potential Reveal Month

The authenticity of the leaked date aside, a definitive release date announcement is likely imminent. Similar to its initial announcement during Pokémon Day 2024, the release date could be revealed during the 2025 event, scheduled for February 27th (the anniversary of the original Japanese Pokémon Red and Green releases). This date has been corroborated by datamining evidence within the latest Pokémon GO build.

Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, another strong contender for a February 27th unveiling during the Pokémon Presents broadcast.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A, initially confirmed as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2, thanks to confirmed backward compatibility. While past mainline Pokémon titles have featured paid DLC, Pokémon Legends: Arceus only received one free post-launch update, "Daybreak."