
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Release Date: Q4 2025
An RPG from the ninth generation of the mainline Pokemon game series, developed by Game Freak studio and featuring redesigned version of Lumiose City. The biggest change in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the new combat system. Fights take place in real time instead of using turns, allowing the trainers and the Pokemon free movement on the battlefield.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is a ninth-generation RPG from the main Pokemon series. It was developed by Game Freak, the studio overseeing the development of this IP. The game brings a number of innovations, among which the thoroughly remodeled combat system leads the way.
Story
Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes us to Lumiose City known from the Pokemon X and Pokemon Y games, as well as from the Pokemon, Series: XY anime. The metropolis is undergoing a renovation carried out by Quasartico Inc., aimed at better adapting it to the needs of people and the titular creatures. During the game, we take on the character who comes here to experience unforgettable adventures.
We are not doomed to explore alone, as along the way we meet various characters, like our new friends - Urbane or Tawny, or the hotel AZ manager and his partner Floette. Moreover, over time we also get to meet the CEO of Quasartico Inc. named Jet, as well as her secretary - Vinny.
Gameplay
In Pokemon Legends: Z-A we watch the events from a third-person perspective (TPP). We start the game by choosing one of the three starting Pokemon. The game gives us access to Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile.
Game world and its inhabitants
Once we have completed the preparations we can throw ourselves into the whirl of adventures. We visit the areas of Lumiose City reserved for people, as well as the so-called Wild Zones, which are habitats providing favorable conditions for wild Pokemon to live in their natural environment. In the city surrounding the dominating Prism Tower, we can find various shops and restaurants, whose services we can use.
Real-time combat
The game allows us to catch creatures and tame them. The problematic specimens have to be defeated in combat and we can send our Pokemon to fight.
Unlike previous games under this banner, battles here are not fought using a turn-based system, but in real time. During battles we can also freely move around the battlefield (this applies to both the trainer and the pokemon), remembering that proper positioning is one of the main keys to success.
The rest mainly involves skillful juggling of Pokemon and their attacks (diversified in terms of range and area of operation), as well as performing dodges.
Mega Evolutions
Moreover, by using the trainer's key stone and the Mega Stone of a given Pokemon, we can trigger the so-called Mega Evolution of that creature, elevating its power to a completely new level, and sometimes also changing its type. Skillful use of this option can change the course of many battles.
Graphics
The graphic design of Pokemon Legends: Z-A was maintained in a manga style.
Videos and Screens
[3:30] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Gameplay Overview Trailer
[1:43] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Gameplay & Release Window Trailer
45
GAMES
in Pokemon Game Series
Game Series
Pokemon Series
The bestselling jRPG game series, which is one of the most important brands in the Nintendo Group's publishing portfolio. Development studios Game Freak and Creatures Inc. are working on the development of the series.
45 video games
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Summary
Platforms:
Switch
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Age restrictions: none

Pokemon Legends Z-A leak reveals next Mega Evolution Pokemon. It’s from Gen 1
Mega Evolutions are back in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and new rumors are teasing a surprising one! If it’s true, its form is probably going to look insane.
video games
Olga Racinowska
March 18, 2025

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's visuals will not be saved by the Switch 2
Since Pokémon Legends: Z-A was revealed at the end of last month, fans have criticized its visuals. Unless these games stop selling, that won't change.
video games
Matt Buckley
March 11, 2025

Pokémon Champions announced during Pokémon Presents
A new cross-platform game was announced during today's Pokémon Presents. Here's what we know so far about Pokémon Champions.
video games
Matt Buckley
February 27, 2025

Pokémon Legends: Z-A release window and gameplay revealed
During today's Pokémon Presents, new gameplay and a release window were revealed for the next mainline game: Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
video games
Matt Buckley
February 27, 2025

What to expect from next week's Pokémon Presents
The Pokémon Company has announced a Pokémon Presents presentation scheduled for February 27th. We know what to expect, but there could be some surprises too.
video games
Matt Buckley
February 20, 2025

Nintendo Victim of Major Leak. 1 TB of Data Stolen from Pokemon Series Creators
Teraleak is 1 TB of data from the Game Freak studio, and even the modest amount of information disclosed revealed quite a bit about the past and future of the Pokemon series.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 14, 2024

Pokemon Legends Z-A Announced. Devs of Palworld Can Rest Easy, as We Gonna Have to Wait for It
Pokemon Legends Z-A from Game Freak studio will be another game about the titular creatures. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch next year and is likely to bring back mechanics long absent from the series.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
February 28, 2024