Pokémon Legends Z-A Nintendo Direct Details and More.

Hey everyone- yesterday’s Nintendo Direct certainly had lots to look forward to. Of course, of all the games shown off; two in particular are ones I am of course duty-bound to write about. So, here are my thoughts on the presentation's details on upcoming Pokémon games.

Let's start with a new title that marks an entry into a genre not previously explored by the franchise: a life sim known as Pokémon Pokopia. Set for release in 2026 (part of the 30th anniversary of the franchise), the game sees you take control of an avatar of Ditto posing as a human to help Pokémon complete tasks. Though not the spinoff I or others were expecting, I will be keeping watch on what their partners at Koei Tecmo will do (certainly is a market for games like this).

There is also a new event DLC for Scarlet and Violet available at Gamestop from September 26 to October 15, which has shiny Koraidon and Miraidon while supplies last.

Now, let's go over the bounty of details on Legends Z-A; which I am eager to experience more than ever with just over a month to release.

The worst-kept secrets of the game have finally been confirmed: Mega Evolutions for the Kalos stage 2 starters. Their new forms further compound their link to classic RPG archetypes- Mega Chesnaught is the knight, Mega Delphox is the mage and Mega Greninja is the thief.

Moreover, a post-launch expansion known as "Mega Dimensions" will debut in the near future. On top of featuring the mischievous Hoopa; it also introduces a Mega Evolution for Raichu in both X and Y variations; which recall the lost Gorochu evolution. I intend to opt in after clearing the main quest, and anyone who does so ahead of the DLC's launch (eShop currently has 2/28/26 as a placeholder date) will receive a set of two in-game cosmetics. 

As for the conditions for Pokémon Home support when that goes live in early 2026- honestly don't feel as strongly about that as others; since I usually catch and breed extra monsters for that purpose just in case.

I will be placing my preorder of the game this Tuesday, and I will see you all again later this month. Take care, and seek out all Pokémon.