Switch 2 Fans Might Be Disappointed by Next Pokemon Presents

Summary

• Don't expect news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles at the next Pokemon Presents on February 27.
• Leaks hint at an imminent Switch 2 reveal, but Pokemon games are likely to remain exclusive to the original console for the time being.
• The upcoming Pokemon Presents is expected to focus primarily on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles might be disappointed by the upcoming Pokemon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27. The franchise has been a staple on Nintendo hardware since its debut on the original Game Boy in the 90s, but fans may need to wait longer for the beloved series to make its mark on the Switch 2.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. 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. However, most of what we know stems from leaks, which suggest that the Switch 2 will be a more powerful, larger version of its predecessor.

While new Pokemon games are bound to arrive on the Switch 2 eventually, fans should temper their expectations for the February 27 Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will spotlight Pokemon titles in development for the original Switch, which will be playable on the new console thanks to its backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Feature Switch 2 Games

The upcoming Pokemon Presents is set to provide updates on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly anticipating news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, only a brief teaser trailer has been released, confirming the Lumiose City setting, the return of some Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions. There's also buzz about another main series Pokemon game launching this year, separate from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 titles.

Rumors suggest that 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 hold true. This implies that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 games.

Historically, the Pokemon franchise has favored 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 seems this pattern might continue. However, none of this has been officially confirmed, so fans should tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.