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

Summary

• No news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles expected at the next Pokemon Presents on Feb 27.
• Leaks indicate a soon-to-be-revealed Switch 2, but Pokemon games will remain exclusive to the original console for now.
• The upcoming Pokemon Presents is likely to focus on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting announcements about Switch 2 Pokemon titles might be left wanting after the upcoming Pokemon Presents, scheduled for Thursday, February 27. Since the franchise's inception with the original Game Boy in the 90s, Pokemon has been a staple on Nintendo platforms, but it appears fans will need to wait longer for the series to make its debut on the Switch 2.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. However, the company has confirmed its existence, backward compatibility with the original Switch, the ability to transfer Nintendo accounts, and a planned reveal within the current fiscal year. Leaks suggest that the Switch 2 will be an enhanced and larger version of its predecessor.

While new Pokemon titles are sure to eventually grace the Switch 2, fans should temper their expectations for the February 27 Pokemon Presents. According to Jeff Grubb, the event will highlight games currently in development for the original Switch, which will also be playable on the new console due to its backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Feature Switch 2 Games

The next Pokemon Presents will likely include updates on ongoing live-service titles such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. There's also anticipation for news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, set to launch on the original Switch later this year. So far, only a teaser trailer has been released, showcasing the Lumiose City setting, the return of some Pokemon, and the reintroduction of Mega Evolutions. Rumors suggest another main series Pokemon game may be released this year, aside from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the anticipated Generation 10 titles.

Speculation is rife that this new title could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another entry in the Let's Go series, both expected to be released on the original Switch rather than the Switch 2, if the leaks hold true. Consequently, the first major Pokemon titles to launch exclusively on the Switch 2 might be the Generation 10 games.

The Pokemon series has a history of sticking with older hardware that boasts larger install bases, as evidenced by Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 being released for the DS instead of the 3DS. It seems this pattern may continue. While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, fans can tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 to get the latest updates.