Summary
- Don't expect any news about Pokémon games for the Switch 2 during the next Pokémon Presents on February 27th.
- Leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, but Pokémon games will likely remain on the original Switch for now.
- The next Pokémon Presents will probably focus on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon fans hoping for announcements regarding Switch 2 Pokémon titles might be disappointed by the upcoming Pokémon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27th. Pokémon has been a staple on Nintendo hardware since its Game Boy debut in the 90s, but fans may need to wait longer than anticipated for the franchise's arrival on the Switch 2.
At the time of writing, Nintendo hasn't officially unveiled the Switch 2. While the company has confirmed its existence, backward compatibility with the original Switch, Nintendo Account carryover, and a reveal within this fiscal year, details beyond this are based on leaks. These leaks depict a more powerful, larger version of the original Switch.
New Pokémon games will undoubtedly launch on the Switch 2 eventually, but those hoping for news during the February 27th Pokémon Presents should temper their expectations. Reports indicate the Pokémon Presents will showcase Pokémon games in development for the original Switch, leveraging backward compatibility for the new console.
Pokémon Presents: No Switch 2 News Expected
The next Pokémon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing live-service titles like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. Fans also anticipate news on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch this year. So far, only a brief teaser trailer has been shown, revealing a Lumiose City setting, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions. However, rumors suggest another main series Pokémon game may also launch this year.
A new main series Pokémon game, separate from Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Generation 10, is rumored for release this year. Speculation points towards Pokémon Black and White remakes or another Let's Go title, likely for the original Switch rather than the Switch 2, assuming the leaks are accurate. If true, the first major Pokémon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 would likely be the eventual Generation 10 games.
The Pokémon franchise has a history of prioritizing older hardware with larger install bases. Recall that Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 were released for the original DS instead of the 3DS. History may repeat itself. However, until officially confirmed, fans will have to tune into the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive information.
