Switch 2 Fans May Face Disappointment at Next Pokemon Event

Summary

• No news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles is expected at the upcoming Pokemon Presents on February 27.
• Leaks suggest a Switch 2 reveal soon, but Pokemon games will likely remain exclusive to the original console for now.
• The next Pokemon Presents is anticipated to focus on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles may need to temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27. The franchise has been a staple on Nintendo hardware since its debut on the original Game Boy in the 90s, yet fans might have to wait longer for the beloved series to make its mark on the Switch 2.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. The company has 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. However, most of what we know stems from leaks, which describe the Switch 2 as an enhanced, larger version of its predecessor.

While new Pokemon games are bound to arrive on the Switch 2 eventually, fans hoping for updates during the February 27 Pokemon Presents should manage their expectations. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will spotlight Pokemon titles in development for the original Switch, which will be playable on the new console thanks to its backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The upcoming Pokemon Presents is expected to provide updates on ongoing live-service Pokemon games such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly anticipating news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, only a brief teaser trailer has been released, confirming the Lumiose City setting, the return of some Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions, with little else known. There's also buzz about another main series Pokemon game launching this year, separate from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the Generation 10 titles.

Rumors suggest that this new main series game could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another installment in the Let's Go series, both of which are expected to be released for the original Switch, not the Switch 2, if the leaks hold true. This suggests that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 games.

The Pokemon franchise has a history of sticking with older hardware that boasts larger install bases. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released for the original DS rather than the 3DS. It appears 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.