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

Summary

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

Pokemon fans eagerly awaiting announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles may need to temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents, scheduled for Thursday, February 27. Since the franchise's inception on the original Game Boy in the 90s, Pokemon has maintained a strong presence on Nintendo hardware. However, it appears fans will have to wait a bit longer for the franchise to make its mark on the Switch 2.

At the time of writing, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. The company has confirmed the existence of the next-generation console, stating that it will be backward compatible with the original Switch, support the transfer of Nintendo accounts, and be revealed within the current fiscal year. However, most of our knowledge about the Switch 2 stems from leaks, which suggest it will be an enhanced, larger version of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon games are destined for the Switch 2 eventually, fans shouldn't expect news on this front at the upcoming Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will focus on Pokemon titles in development for the original Switch, though these will also be playable on the new hardware due to backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The next Pokemon Presents will likely provide updates on ongoing live-service Pokemon games such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans can anticipate news about Pokemon Legends: Z-A, set for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, a teaser trailer has confirmed the Lumiose City setting, the return of certain Pokemon, and the comeback of Mega Evolutions, but details remain scarce. There's also buzz about another main series Pokemon game slated for release this year, separate from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the upcoming Generation 10 games.

Rumors suggest this additional main series title might be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another pair of Let's Go games, both of which are expected to launch on the original Switch rather than the Switch 2. If these leaks prove accurate, it seems likely that the first major Pokemon games exclusive to the Switch 2 will be the Generation 10 titles.

The Pokemon franchise has a history of staying on older hardware with larger install bases. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released for the original DS instead of the 3DS. It appears this trend may continue with the Switch and Switch 2. However, none of this has been officially confirmed yet, so fans should tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.