Pokemon Presents on February 27th: No Switch 2 Announcements Expected
Don't expect any reveals of Switch 2 Pokemon titles during the upcoming Pokemon Presents on February 27th. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 announcement, new Pokemon games will reportedly remain exclusive to the original Switch console for the time being. The focus of the February 27th presentation is likely to be on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Although Nintendo hasn't officially unveiled the Switch 2, its existence and backward compatibility have been confirmed. Leaks depict the new console as a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch. While future Pokemon titles are destined for the Switch 2, insider information suggests the February 27th event will showcase games currently in development for the original Switch, leveraging the new console's backward compatibility.
No Switch 2 Pokemon News Expected
The Pokemon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing titles like Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Live. Significant attention is anticipated for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. While details are scarce, the game's teaser trailer hinted at a Lumiose City setting, returning Pokemon, and the comeback of Mega Evolutions. Rumors also suggest another mainline Pokemon game may launch this year.
This potential new mainline game, separate from Legends: Z-A and Generation 10, is speculated to be either Pokemon Black and White remakes or a new Let's Go installment. These, too, are expected for the original Switch, not the Switch 2. If these leaks prove accurate, the first Switch 2-exclusive Pokemon games will likely be the Generation 10 titles.
This strategy aligns with the franchise's history of prioritizing consoles with larger install bases. Similar to Pokemon Black 2 and White 2's release on the original DS rather than the 3DS, history may repeat itself. However, until official confirmation, fans should tune into the February 27th Pokemon Presents for definitive news.
