Switch 2 Fans May Face Disappointment at Next Pokemon Event

Summary

• Expect no news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles at the next Pokemon Presents on Feb 27.
• Leaks suggest a Switch 2 reveal soon, but Pokemon games will apparently stick to the original console for now.
• The next Pokemon Presents will likely focus on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon fans eagerly awaiting news about Switch 2 Pokemon titles may need to temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents on Thursday, February 27. Since the franchise's inception with the original Game Boy in the 90s, Pokemon has been a staple on Nintendo's platforms. However, it seems fans will have to wait a bit longer for the series to make its debut on the Switch 2.

At the time of writing, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. The company has only confirmed the existence of the next-generation console, its backward compatibility with the original Switch, the transferability of Nintendo accounts, and a planned reveal within this fiscal year. Most details about the Switch 2 have emerged through leaks, which describe it as an enhanced, larger version of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon games are expected to eventually arrive on the Switch 2, fans shouldn't anticipate any announcements related to the new console during the February 27 Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will focus on games in development for the original Switch, though these titles will also be playable on the Switch 2 due to its backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The upcoming Pokemon Presents is likely to provide updates on the various live-service Pokemon games, such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly awaiting more information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, set to release for the original Switch later this year. So far, the only glimpse of Pokemon Legends: Z-A has been a teaser trailer, which showcased the Lumiose City setting, some returning Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions. There's also buzz about another main series Pokemon game slated for release this year, distinct from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 games.

Rumors suggest that this mystery game could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another installment in the Let's Go series. These titles are reportedly planned for the original Switch, not the Switch 2, assuming the leaked information holds true. If accurate, it seems the first major Pokemon games exclusive to the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 titles.

The Pokemon franchise has a history of staying on older hardware with larger user bases. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released on the original DS rather than the newer 3DS. It appears this pattern might continue. However, none of this has been officially confirmed, so fans should tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.