No Switch 2 Pokémon Announcements Expected at February 27th Pokémon Presents
Don't expect any news regarding Pokémon titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27th. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, Pokémon games will reportedly remain exclusive to the original Switch console for the foreseeable future. The focus of the February 27th presentation is anticipated to be on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Although Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Switch 2, its existence and backward compatibility with the original Switch have been confirmed. Further details, including account transfers, are expected within the current fiscal year, although specifics are currently derived from leaks suggesting a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch.
While future Pokémon games are undoubtedly destined for the Switch 2, insider information suggests the February 27th Pokémon Presents will showcase titles developed for the original Switch, leveraging the new console's backward compatibility.
Pokémon Presents to Focus on Existing Titles
The upcoming Pokémon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing live-service games like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. Significant attention is expected to be given to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch this year. Currently, only limited details about Pokémon Legends: Z-A are available, primarily from a teaser trailer showcasing Lumiose City, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions. However, rumors suggest another main series Pokémon game may launch this year.
Speculation points towards potential remakes of Pokémon Black and White, or a new installment in the Let's Go series. These titles, if the leaks prove accurate, will also be released for the original Switch, not the Switch 2. This suggests that the first major Pokémon games exclusive to the Switch 2 will likely be the Generation 10 titles.
This strategy aligns with the Pokémon franchise's historical preference for leveraging larger installed bases on established hardware. Similar to the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 on the original DS rather than the 3DS, history may be repeating itself. However, until official confirmation, fans will have to await the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive news.
