Pokemon Fans on High Alert: Next Presents May Disappoint

Pokémon Presents on February 27th: No Switch 2 Pokémon News Expected

Don't expect any announcements regarding Pokémon titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27th. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, it appears the Pokémon franchise will remain on the original Switch for the foreseeable future. The focus of the February 27th presentation will likely be on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Although Nintendo has confirmed the existence of the Switch 2 and its backward compatibility, details remain scarce. Leaks paint a picture of a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch. While new Pokémon games are inevitable for the Switch 2, insider information suggests the February 27th Pokémon Presents will showcase titles developed for the original Switch, all playable on the new console thanks to backward compatibility.

Pokémon Presents: Expected Content

The February 27th event will likely feature updates on ongoing Pokémon 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. While a teaser trailer showcased Lumiose City, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions, much remains unknown. Speculation also points towards another main series Pokémon game launching this year, separate from Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Generation 10.

Potential Future Switch 2 Pokémon Titles

Rumors suggest potential remakes of Pokémon Black and White, or a new Let's Go installment, will also launch on the original Switch. This pattern of releasing titles on established hardware aligns with past releases like Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 on the original DS. If these leaks prove accurate, the first major Pokémon games exclusive to the Switch 2 may be the Generation 10 titles.

Until official confirmation, Pokémon fans will need to tune in to the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive news.