Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a release date set for October.

      The Pokémon Company International has revealed that Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition are set to launch on October 16, with pre-orders opening on June 5 via the Nintendo eShop. Players who buy either the physical or digital versions will have the chance to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by obtaining an upgrade pack from the eShop.

      Additional information about Pokémon Legends: Z-A includes the release of the cover art (see above), which showcases the main characters and their partner Pokémon engaged in battle at night in Lumiose City.

      Pokémon Legends: Z-A departs from the usual format of the Pokémon video game series by crafting a role-playing game narrative that unfolds entirely within a single city. Trainers will enjoy a new real-time battle system, offering a unique experience unlike any seen in the franchise before, as they embark on a fresh adventure in Lumiose City.

      Before the game’s release, fans can shop for Mega Evolution-themed merchandise from the online Pokémon Center. Trainers and enthusiasts can find a selection of apparel, accessories, pin badges, plush toys, and more. Among the items available are large pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, various hoodies and t-shirts adorned with Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario, and other designs, as well as 9.5-inch plush toys of Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

      Starting in June, those who pre-order Pokémon Legends: Z-A from Pokémon Center in the U.K., Canada, or the U.S. will receive a random Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush—either Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile—as a bonus with their purchase. This offer is limited and subject to availability, so interested fans should act quickly if they want one of these plush toys.

      Be on the lookout for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, available for pre-order from the Nintendo eShop starting June 5.