All You Need to Know About Pokémon Legends Z-A Before Its Release

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to make its debut on October 15, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. This game marks a significant return to the Kalos region, with fans eagerly anticipating the incorporation of Mega Evolutions.

Release Dates and Times

The global launch for Pokémon Legends: Z-A will follow a regional rollout, primarily at 12 a.m. local time in various regions. However, players in North America will experience a staggered release based on Eastern Time. Here are the key release details:

• October 15, 2025: Midnight launch in the following regions:
• New York (EDT)
• São Paulo (BRT)
• London (BST)
• Paris, Rome, Berlin (CEST)
• Istanbul (EEST)
• New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
• Hanoi (ICT)
• Hong Kong (HKT)
• Beijing (CST)
• Tokyo (JST)
• Sydney (AEST)
• Players on the West Coast of the U.S. can start a few hours earlier due to time zone differences.

Preload Information

The digital preloads for Pokémon Legends: Z-A have already become available on the Nintendo eShop. Players should prepare for the following file sizes:

Keep in mind, these sizes may increase with a day-one patch. Further information regarding the file size for the Mega Dimension DLC is still pending.

Addressing Leaks and Spoilers

Recent leaks and spoilers for Pokémon Legends: Z-A began circulating on October 12, just days prior to the official release. These leaks reportedly emerged from a physical copy of the game sold prematurely. Fans looking to maintain the excitement of a surprise should consider muting specific keywords related to the game on social media platforms.

• Recommended keywords to mute:
• “Pokémon Legends Z-A”
• “Pokémon”
• “Mega Evolution”
• “Mega”

This approach will help gamers avoid potential spoilers and protect the joy of discovering new features on release day. With the anticipation building, Pokémon Legends: Z-A promises to offer an exciting journey for trainers worldwide.