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

Don't expect any announcements regarding Pokémon titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27th. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, it appears the Pokémon franchise will remain focused on the original Switch console for the foreseeable future. The February 27th presentation will likely center on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Although a next-generation Nintendo Switch is confirmed and will boast backward compatibility, official details remain scarce. Leaks paint a picture of a more powerful, larger version of the original Switch. While future Pokémon games will undoubtedly grace the Switch 2, upcoming announcements are expected to focus solely on titles for the existing console. Insider Jeff Grubb indicates that the February 27th Pokémon Presents will showcase games developed for the original Switch, all playable on the upcoming hardware thanks to backward compatibility.

Focus on Existing Titles and Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. Significant attention is anticipated for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. While a teaser trailer hinted at a Lumiose City setting, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions, much remains undisclosed.

Rumors suggest another main series Pokémon game is in the works for this year, separate from Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Generation 10. Speculation points towards Pokémon Black and White remakes or a new Let's Go installment, both supposedly destined for the original Switch. If this proves accurate, the first Switch 2-exclusive main series Pokémon games would likely be Generation 10.

This strategy aligns with the franchise's history of prioritizing consoles with larger user bases. Recall that Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 launched on the original DS, not the 3DS. Until official confirmation, fans should tune into the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive news.