Disappointing Switch 2 Reveal Likely at Next Event?

Pokémon Presents on February 27th: No Switch 2 Pokémon Titles Expected

Don't expect any announcements regarding Pokémon games for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27th. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, it appears the Pokémon franchise will remain on the original Switch for the foreseeable future. The focus of the February 27th presentation will likely be on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Although Nintendo has confirmed the existence of a backward-compatible Switch successor, details remain scarce. Leaks paint a picture of a more powerful, larger version of the original console. While future Pokémon titles will undoubtedly launch on the Switch 2, insider reports indicate that the February 27th Pokémon Presents will showcase games developed for the original Switch, leveraging the new console's backward compatibility.

Pokémon Presents: Focus on Existing Titles and Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. A significant portion will probably be dedicated to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch this year. While a teaser trailer hinted at a Lumiose City setting, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions, much remains undisclosed. Rumors also suggest another main series Pokémon game is in the works for this year.

Speculation points towards potential Pokémon Black and White remakes or a new Let's Go installment, both supposedly destined for the original Switch. This pattern aligns with the franchise's history of prioritizing consoles with larger install bases; similarly, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 launched on the original DS rather than the 3DS.

Therefore, the first Pokémon games exclusive to the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 titles. However, until official confirmation, fans will have to wait for the February 27th Pokémon Presents to know for certain.