"Switch 2 Fans May Face Disappointment at Next Pokemon Event"

Summary

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

Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting news about Switch 2 Pokemon titles might find the upcoming Pokemon Presents on Thursday, February 27, a bit underwhelming. The franchise has been a staple on Nintendo platforms since its debut on the Game Boy in the 90s. However, fans might need to wait a bit longer for the series to make its mark on the Switch 2.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. While the company has acknowledged the existence of the next-generation console, confirming its backward compatibility with the original Switch, the ability to transfer Nintendo accounts, and an impending reveal within this fiscal year, most of what we know stems from leaks. These leaks suggest that the Switch 2 is a more powerful and larger iteration of the original Switch.

New Pokemon titles are bound to arrive on the Switch 2 eventually, but those hoping for updates during the February 27 Pokemon Presents should temper their expectations. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will highlight games developed for the original Switch, which can also be played on the Switch 2 thanks to backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The next Pokemon Presents is expected to cover updates on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly anticipating more information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, a teaser trailer has revealed the Lumiose City setting, some returning Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions, but details remain sparse. There's also buzz about another main series Pokemon game launching this year, distinct from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 titles.

Rumors suggest the possibility of Pokemon Black and White remakes or another installment in the Let's Go series, both expected to be released on the original Switch rather than the Switch 2. If these rumors hold true, it's likely that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 will be the Generation 10 games.

The Pokemon series has a history of staying on older hardware with larger user bases, reminiscent of when Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released for the original DS instead of the 3DS. History might be repeating itself. Of course, none of this has been officially confirmed, so fans will need to tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.