Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release Date Allegedly Leaks

Key Takeaways

• A potential release date of August 15, 2025, for Pokémon Legends: Z-A surfaced via an 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 Presents broadcast on Pokémon Day 2025 (February 27th).

Rumors surrounding the release date of Pokémon Legends: Z-A intensified recently after an Amazon UK listing briefly indicated an August 15, 2025 launch. This leaked date is consistent with The Pokémon Company's earlier announcement placing the game's release within 2025.

Initially unveiled during the Pokémon Day 2024 celebrations in February, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is poised as a sequel to the exploration-focused Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022). Unlike its predecessor, Pokémon Legends: Arceus prioritized open-ended exploration and Pokémon collection over traditional gym battles and the Pokémon League. Since its announcement, official details about the game have been scarce.

The Amazon UK listing, spotted by content creator Light88, quickly disappeared, replaced by a standard December 31 placeholder. However, the August 15th date remains a strong contender given the previously announced 2025 release window.

February 2025: A Crucial Month for Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The authenticity of the leaked date aside, a formal announcement of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date is likely imminent. Following the pattern established with the game's initial announcement on Pokémon Day 2024, the release date could be revealed during the 2025 Pokémon Day event on February 27th. This date coincides with the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green. Recent findings by a data miner analyzing the Pokémon GO code further substantiate the February 27th date for Pokémon Day 2025.

Beyond the release date, fans eagerly await a gameplay reveal, which could also debut during the Pokémon Day 2025 Pokémon Presents broadcast.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is confirmed for Nintendo Switch, and 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 a single free post-launch update, "Daybreak."