Pokémon Legends: Z-A
In short: Pokémon Legends: Z-A is an RPG game released in 2025 by Game Freak, available on Nintendo. Our score: 8.5/10 (highly recommended).
New Pokémon adventure in Lumiose City
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is Game Freak's ambitious urban development project set entirely within Lumiose City, reimagining the iconic Kalos capital as a living, evolving metropolis. The game continues the Legends format of real-time Pokémon encounters in open environments, but focuses on urban exploration rather than wilderness. Mega Evolution returns as a central mechanic, with new Mega forms for fan-favorite Pokémon. The urban redevelopment narrative sees players helping transform Lumiose into a city where humans and Pokémon truly coexist. New catching and battling mechanics build on Legends: Arceus innovations while adding city-specific features. The game promises a fresh perspective on the Pokémon formula by constraining the adventure to a single, deeply detailed metropolitan area.
Game details
- Developer: Game Freak
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release year: 2025
- Platforms: Nintendo
- Category: RPG
Our review
Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes the open-world formula of Arceus to the Kalos region. Set entirely within Lumiose City, it promises urban exploration with Mega Evolution returning.
Pros
- Open-world Pokemon
- Mega Evolution returns
- Urban exploration
- Kalos region
Cons
- Not yet released
- Switch 2 exclusive likely
FAQ
- Is Legends Z-A connected to X and Y?
- Yes, its set in Lumiose City from Pokemon X and Y, exploring an urban redevelopment project in the Kalos region.
- Will Legends Z-A have Mega Evolution?
- Mega Evolution has been teased in the trailers, suggesting it will play a significant role in the game.
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Last updated: 18/09/2026