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

Summary

• Expect no news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles at the next Pokemon Presents on Feb 27.
• Leaks suggest a Switch 2 reveal soon, but Pokemon games will apparently stick to the original console for now.
• The next Pokemon Presents will likely focus on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon enthusiasts eager for updates on Switch 2 Pokemon titles might be in for a wait. The upcoming Pokemon Presents, scheduled for Thursday, February 27, is not expected to unveil any details regarding Pokemon games for the Switch 2. The franchise, a staple on Nintendo platforms since its debut on the Game Boy in the 90s, will likely continue to cater to the original Switch for the foreseeable future.

As of now, Nintendo has yet to officially announce the Switch 2. However, the company has confirmed its existence, backward compatibility with the original Switch, the transferability of Nintendo accounts, and a reveal within this fiscal year. Leaks have provided insights into what could be an enhanced, larger version of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon games are anticipated for the Switch 2 eventually, Jeff Grubb reports that the forthcoming Pokemon Presents will spotlight games developed for the original Switch, which will be playable on the new console due to its backward compatibility feature.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The next Pokemon Presents is set to update fans on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, there is much anticipation for news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, only a teaser trailer has been released, hinting at a Lumiose City setting, the return of certain Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions. Rumors are circulating about another main series Pokemon game launching this year, distinct from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the Generation 10 games.

Speculation suggests this could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or a new installment in the Let's Go series, both expected to be released for the original Switch, not the Switch 2, based on leaked information. It appears likely that the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 will be the Generation 10 games.

The Pokemon franchise has a history of prioritizing larger install bases by sticking to older hardware. A notable example is the release of Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 on the original DS instead of the 3DS. This trend may continue, but nothing has been officially confirmed. Fans will need to tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.