Pokémon Presents on February 27th: No Switch 2 Pokémon Titles Expected
Pokémon enthusiasts anticipating announcements regarding Switch 2 Pokémon games during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27th may be disappointed. While the Pokémon franchise has a long-standing history with Nintendo consoles, its next-generation debut appears delayed.
Although Nintendo hasn't officially unveiled the Switch 2, leaks suggest an imminent reveal. These leaks depict a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch, confirming backward compatibility and account carryover.
While future Pokémon titles are undoubtedly destined for the Switch 2, insider information indicates the February 27th Pokémon Presents will focus on games developed for the original Switch. Backward compatibility ensures these titles will function on the new console.
Focus on Existing Titles and Potential Reveals
The Pokémon Presents will likely highlight updates for 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. While a teaser revealed a Lumiose City setting, returning Pokémon, and Mega Evolutions, details remain scarce. Speculation also points to another mainline Pokémon game this year, separate from Legends: Z-A and Generation 10.
Potential candidates include remakes of Pokémon Black and White or a new Let's Go installment. Leaks suggest these, too, will launch on the original Switch. This pattern suggests the first Switch 2-exclusive mainline Pokémon games will likely be Generation 10.
This strategy aligns with the franchise's history of prioritizing consoles with larger install bases. Recall that Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 launched on the original DS, not the 3DS.
Until official confirmation, Pokémon fans should tune into the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive news.
