Summary
- No news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles expected at the upcoming Pokemon Presents on February 27.
- Leaks suggest a Switch 2 reveal is imminent, but Pokemon games will continue to be released on the original console for now.
- The next Pokemon Presents is likely to focus on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Pokemon fans eagerly awaiting announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles may be disappointed at the upcoming Pokemon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27. The franchise, which has been a staple on Nintendo hardware since its debut on the original Game Boy in the 90s, may not make the leap to the Switch 2 as soon as some might hope.
At the time of writing, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. However, the company has confirmed that this next-generation console will be backward compatible with the original Switch, allow for the transfer of Nintendo accounts, and will be revealed within the current fiscal year. Most of what is known about the Switch 2 comes from leaks, which describe it as a more powerful, larger version of the original Switch.
While new Pokemon games will eventually make their way to the Switch 2, fans should temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will showcase Pokemon titles currently in development for the original Switch, which will also be playable on the Switch 2 thanks to its backward compatibility.
Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games
The next Pokemon Presents is expected to provide updates on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly anticipating more details on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, set to release for the original Switch later this year. So far, only a teaser trailer has been released, confirming the setting in Lumiose City, some returning Pokemon, and the return of Mega Evolutions. There are also rumors of another main series Pokemon game launching this year, distinct from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 games.
Speculation suggests this new main series game could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another pair of Let's Go games, both of which are expected to be released on the original Switch, not the Switch 2. If these leaks hold true, it's likely that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 will be the Generation 10 games.
Historically, the Pokemon franchise has often remained on older hardware with larger install bases, as seen with Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, which were released for the original DS instead of the 3DS. It seems this trend may continue. However, none of this has been officially confirmed, so fans will need to tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.
