"Switch 2 Fans May Be Disappointed by 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 fans eagerly anticipating announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles may find themselves disappointed by the upcoming Pokemon Presents, scheduled for Thursday, February 27. The franchise has maintained a strong presence on Nintendo hardware since its inception on the original Game Boy in the 90s. However, it appears fans will need to wait a bit longer for news on the beloved series' transition to 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, promising backward compatibility with the original Switch, the ability to carry over Nintendo accounts, and a reveal within this fiscal year. Most of what is known about the Switch 2 stems from leaks, which depict it as an enhanced, larger version of its predecessor.

While new Pokemon titles are bound to arrive on the Switch 2 eventually, fans should temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will showcase Pokemon games in development for the original Switch, not the Switch 2. However, these titles will be compatible with 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 poised to offer updates on ongoing live-service games like Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly awaiting news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is set to launch on the original Switch later this year. The game's teaser trailer has confirmed its setting in Lumiose City, the return of some familiar Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions, although details remain scarce. There's also speculation about another main series Pokemon game releasing this year, separate from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 titles.

Rumors suggest the possibility of Pokemon Black and White remakes or another pair of Let's Go games, both slated for the original Switch rather than the Switch 2, based on leaked information. If these rumors hold true, it seems 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 supporting older hardware with larger install bases. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released on the original DS rather than the 3DS. This pattern may be repeating with the Switch and Switch 2. However, none of this has been officially confirmed, so fans should stay tuned to the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for the latest updates.