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

Don't expect any announcements regarding Pokémon titles for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 during the next Pokémon Presents, scheduled for 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 upcoming presentation will likely focus on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Although a next-generation Nintendo console is confirmed and will boast backward compatibility, official details remain scarce. Leaks paint a picture of a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch. While future Pokémon games will undoubtedly grace the Switch 2, this February's Pokémon Presents will seemingly center on titles developed for the original console. Industry insider Jeff Grubb suggests the focus will be on Switch-compatible games, leveraging the new console's backward compatibility.

Focus on Existing Titles and Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Presents will likely showcase updates for ongoing live-service games like Pokémon GO and Pokémon TCG Live. Significant attention is expected to be given to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for a 2024 release on the original Switch. While a teaser trailer showcased Lumiose City, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions, much remains shrouded in mystery. Rumors also hint at another mainline Pokémon game launching this year.

Speculation points towards potential remakes of Pokémon Black and White, or a new Let's Go installment. These are anticipated for the original Switch, not the Switch 2, according to leaks. This suggests the first Switch 2-exclusive mainline Pokémon games will likely be the Generation 10 titles.

A Familiar Pattern

This strategy aligns with the Pokémon franchise's history of prioritizing consoles with larger install bases. Similar to the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 on the original DS instead of the 3DS, history might be repeating itself.

However, remember that all this information remains unconfirmed. Tune in to the Pokémon Presents on February 27th for official announcements.