Pokémon Switch 2 Debut Speculations: Disappointment on the Horizon?

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

Pokémon enthusiasts anticipating announcements of Switch 2 Pokémon titles during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on February 27th may be disappointed. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, it appears the Pokémon franchise will remain on the original Switch for the foreseeable future.

The February 27th Pokémon Presents is heavily anticipated to focus on Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Nintendo has confirmed the existence of the next-generation Switch console, highlighting backward compatibility with the original Switch and account carryover. However, details remain scarce, with current knowledge primarily stemming from leaks describing a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch.

Although future Pokémon titles will undoubtedly grace the Switch 2, insider information suggests the upcoming Pokémon Presents will showcase games developed for the original Switch – all of which will be playable on the new console due to backward compatibility. This includes updates on existing live-service titles like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live.

Beyond Pokémon Legends: Z-A, rumors circulate about another mainline Pokémon game slated for release this year. Speculation points towards potential Pokémon Black and White remakes or a new Let's Go installment, both allegedly destined for the original Switch. This suggests that the first Switch 2-exclusive mainline Pokémon games will likely be the Generation 10 titles.

This strategy aligns with the Pokémon franchise's historical tendency to leverage larger existing hardware install bases. Recall the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 on the original DS, rather than the 3DS. Until official confirmation, Pokémon fans will have to await the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive news.