Pokémon Legends: Z-A
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | |
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| Developer(s) | Game Freak |
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| Series | Pokémon |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Late 2025 |
Pokémon Legends: Z-A[a] is an upcoming 2025 video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. Announced in February 2024, Legends: Z-A is part of the ninth generation of Pokémon video games and a sequel to Pokémon X and Y (2013). It takes place in Lumiose City in the Kalos region, based on Paris, France. Legends: Z-A is the second Pokémon Legends game, following Legends: Arceus (2022).
Gameplay
[edit]At the start of the game, three starter Pokémon are available: Chikorita and Totodile (from Gold and Silver), and Tepig (from Black and White).[1] As opposed to previous Pokémon games which featured turn-based combat, Legends: Z-A uses a real-time combat system that takes into account the positioning of a player's Pokémon and the timing of used moves, and allows Pokémon to move around while in a battle.[2]
Setting
[edit]The game will take place in the Kalos region, which is based on France and was first introduced in the 2013 video games Pokémon X and Y.[3] According to its trailer, the plot takes place during an urban redevelopment project in Lumiose City, which is based on Paris,[4] being undertaken by a company called Quasartico, Inc.[5] Nintendo of America has stated that the game will take place entirely within Lumiose City.[6]
Development
[edit]On 27 February 2024, Legends Z-A was announced during a Pokémon Presents presentation with a release window of 'late 2025'.[7][8] At the end of the trailer, the Mega Evolution mechanic, which was first introduced in X and Y, was also teased to return.[9] Pokémon Legends: Z-A is being developed by Game Freak.[4] During the next Pokémon Presents, on 27 February 2025, a second video was released,[10] giving more information on the plot and gameplay elements.
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Yang, George (27 February 2025). "Meet The Three Starters In Pokemon Legends Z-A". GameSpot. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (28 February 2025). "Pokémon Legends: Z-A Introduces Thrilling Series First "Real Time" Battles". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ Bailey, Kat (27 February 2024). "New Pokémon Legends Announced for 2025 - Pokémon Presents 2024". IGN. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b Webster, Andrew (27 February 2024). "Pokémon Legends: Z-A teased for 2025 release". The Verge. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Cripe, Michael (27 February 2025). "Pokémon Legends: Z-A First Trailer Reveals Rooftop Running Gameplay and Late 2025 Release Window". IGN. Archived from the original on 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Middler, Jordan (27 February 2024). "Pokémon Legends Z-A is 'set entirely within Lumiose City'". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Michael, Cale (27 February 2024). "Pokémon Legends: Z-A coming 2025, features return to Kalos and Mega Evolution". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Middler, Jordan (27 February 2024). "Pokemon Legends Z-A is officially coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Cryer, Hirun (27 February 2024). "Pokemon Legends Z-A launches in 2025 with the return of Mega Evolutions". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ An Extended Look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A!. Pokémon. 27 February 2025 – via YouTube.
