Pokemon Presents on February 27th: No Switch 2 News Expected
Don't hold your breath for Switch 2 Pokemon game announcements during the upcoming Pokemon Presents on February 27th. While leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, it appears the Pokemon franchise will remain on the original Switch for the foreseeable future.
The February 27th event will likely focus on existing projects. Insider reports indicate the showcase will center on games developed for the original Switch, leveraging the Switch 2's backward compatibility. This means any new titles revealed will also be playable on the next-gen console.
Focus on Current Projects:
The Pokemon Presents will almost certainly include updates on ongoing live-service titles like Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Live. Significant attention is expected to be given to Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for a 2024 release on the original Switch. While a teaser trailer showcased Lumiose City, returning Pokemon, and Mega Evolutions, many details remain shrouded in mystery.
Rumors also swirl around another unannounced main-series Pokemon game for 2024, separate from Legends: Z-A and Generation 10. Speculation ranges from Pokemon Black and White remakes to a new Let's Go installment. These, too, are reportedly destined for the original Switch.
Following a Familiar Pattern:
This strategy aligns with Pokemon's historical approach of prioritizing consoles with larger install bases. Remember Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, released on the original DS rather than the 3DS? History may be repeating itself.
While all this remains unconfirmed, the February 27th Pokemon Presents will provide clarity. Until then, temper your expectations for any Switch 2 Pokemon reveals. The first Switch 2 exclusive Pokemon titles are likely to be the Generation 10 games.
