Switch 2 Fans May Face Disappointment at Next Pokemon Presents

Summary

• No news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles is expected at the next Pokemon Presents on February 27.
• Leaks indicate a soon-to-be-revealed Switch 2, but Pokemon games will likely remain exclusive to the original console for now.
• The upcoming 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, which has been a staple on Nintendo hardware since its debut on the original Game Boy in the 90s, might not make the leap to the Switch 2 as soon as fans hope.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. However, 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. Most of what is known about the Switch 2 stems from leaks, which suggest it will be a more powerful and larger version of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon games are expected to eventually come to the Switch 2, fans should not anticipate any news on this during the February 27 Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will focus on Pokemon titles currently in development for the original Switch, which will be playable on the new console due to its backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The upcoming Pokemon Presents is set to provide updates on ongoing live-service Pokemon games such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly awaiting more information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, only a teaser trailer has been released, showcasing the Lumiose City setting, some returning Pokemon, and the return of Mega Evolutions. There are also rumors of another main series Pokemon game launching this year, separate 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 installment in the Let's Go series, both of which are expected to be released for the original Switch rather than the Switch 2, if the leaks are accurate. This suggests that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 games.

Historically, the Pokemon franchise has often remained on older hardware with 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 should stay tuned to the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.