Pokémon Legends: Z-A Oct 16—$59.99/$69.99, $9.99 Upgrade, 4.1GB/7.7GB, two Raichu Megas

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By TGT Staff

Pokémon Legends: Z‑A launches October 16, 2025

Launch Snapshot & Spoiler‑Safe Hub

Quick facts, time‑zone unlock checker, and links. Content below uses official information and pre‑launch notes only.

Pokémon Legends: Z‑A releases on October 16, 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital store pages list the date and supported content for both versions (Nintendo listing).

Storage needs are 4.1 GB on Switch and 7.7 GB on Switch 2, according to the eShop pages (My Nintendo Store overview). If starting on Switch and moving later, the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack is offered as a separate purchase (Upgrade Pack page).

Optional content: the Mega Dimension DLC mentions two Raichu Mega Evolutions and cosmetic items (DLC page).

Platform versions
Nintendo Switch · Switch 2
Upgrade path
Switch → Switch 2 Upgrade Pack ($9.99)
Price
$59.99 (Switch) · $69.99 (Switch 2)
DLC
Mega Dimension DLC ($29.99) — two Raichu Megas + early cosmetics
Pre‑load size
4.1 GB (Switch) · 7.7 GB (Switch 2)
Listing
Setting
Kalos — Lumiose City
Mechanic
New batch of Mega Evolutions
Spoiler‑aware: early leaks seen (images only)
Mega Feraligatr Mega Scolipede Mega Drampa Mega Emboar Mega Scrafty Mega Chandelure

Heads‑up: leaks tend to surface a few days before launch when some physical copies appear early. This panel lists only the names already circulating without images.

Digital unlock — check your time

Times shown follow the common Nintendo digital launch behavior indicated. Retail events may differ by store.

Pre‑launch timeline
Oct 8, 2025
Pre‑loads available via Nintendo eShop (includes day‑one update).
Oct 11, 2025
Early images of several new Mega Evolutions surface online.
Oct 16, 2025
Global launch for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Quick quiz
1) Which versions are launching on Oct 16?
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Switch 2 only
Switch only
2) Name one new Mega Evolution seen in early images.
Mega Feraligatr
Mega Pikachu
Mega Chandelure
Mega Eevee
Helpful links

Conclusion: release date, storage needs, version pricing, DLC notes, early‑leak names, a pre‑launch timeline, and official store links were listed above.

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