New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Details Revealed During Nintendo Direct

A New Trailer Showcasing Lumiose City and Introducing the Z-A Royale Competition Premieres in Latest Presentation
On March 27, 2025, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo presented new information about the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. Additionally, a new trailer for the high-stakes Z-A Royale competition was shown off. When night falls in Lumiose City, a battle zone with red borders made from cutting-edge holographic technology will appear somewhere within the city. Trainers compete in these battle zones from dusk until dawn as part of the Z-A Royale, a fierce competition where participants start at Rank Z and battle their way toward Rank A. Only the strongest will claim the top rank, and those who reach Rank A may even have one in-game wish granted. As players navigate the competition, they’ll encounter other competitors and friends who will test their skills, like either Urbain or Taunie.
During the day, Trainers can explore wild zones to catch and train Pokémon in preparation for upcoming battles at night. While the battle zone is active, timing and strategy are key, as landing surprise attacks can provide a critical advantage and escaping higher-ranked opponents may sometimes be necessary. To succeed in the Z-A Royale, players must make the most of both day and night, strengthening their teams for any challenges that await in Lumiose City.
Ende of 2025 will see the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. For additional details, visit the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website. To watch the full Nintendo Direct presentation, head to the Nintendo UK YouTube channel.
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