Key Takeaways

• A potential release date of August 15, 2025, for Pokémon Legends: Z-A surfaced via a leaked Amazon UK listing in early January 2025.
• This date 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, suggesting a launch on August 15, 2025. This date aligns with the general timeframe previously indicated by The Pokémon Company.

Initially unveiled during the February 2024 Pokémon Day celebrations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is positioned as a sequel to the 2022 title, Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Similar to its predecessor, it's expected to prioritize exploration and collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Since its announcement, official details have been scarce.

The leaked August 15th date originated from a temporary listing on the Amazon UK website, as reported by content creator Light88. This listing, spotted on January 8th, was quickly removed, reverting to a December 31st placeholder. Given the game's 2025 announcement, the August 15th date fits within the anticipated release window.

February 2025 Confirmation Possible

Regardless of the leaked date's accuracy, a formal announcement is likely imminent. Mirroring the original game's 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 release of Pokémon Red and Green). Data mined evidence from the latest Pokémon GO update supports this February 27th date.

Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, potentially debuting during the same Pokémon Presents broadcast.

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