Summary

• Don't expect any news about Pokémon titles for the Switch 2 during the next Pokémon Presents on February 27th.
• Leaks suggest an imminent Switch 2 reveal, but Pokémon games will reportedly remain on the original console for now.
• The next Pokémon Presents will likely focus on Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon fans hoping for announcements regarding Switch 2 Pokémon titles might be disappointed by the upcoming Pokémon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27th. Pokémon has consistently graced Nintendo hardware since its Game Boy debut in the 90s, but fans may need to wait longer than anticipated for the franchise to appear on the Switch 2.

While Nintendo hasn't officially unveiled the Switch 2, they've confirmed its existence, backward compatibility with the original Switch, Nintendo Account carryover, and a reveal within this fiscal year. Current knowledge beyond this comes from leaks, suggesting a more powerful, larger version of the original Switch.

New Pokémon games will undoubtedly launch on the Switch 2 eventually, but fans anticipating news during the February 27th Pokémon Presents should temper their expectations. Reports indicate the Presents will showcase Pokémon games developed for the original Switch, leveraging backward compatibility on the new hardware.

Pokémon Presents: No Expected Switch 2 Game News

The next Pokémon Presents will likely feature updates on ongoing live-service games like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. Fans also anticipate news on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch this year. So far, only a brief teaser trailer showcasing Lumiose City, returning Pokémon, and the return of Mega Evolutions has been revealed. However, rumors suggest another main series Pokémon game may also arrive this year.

There are hints of a new main series Pokémon game releasing this year, separate from Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Generation 10. Speculation points towards Pokémon Black and White remakes or another Let's Go installment, all reportedly for the original Switch, not the Switch 2 (assuming leaked information is accurate). If true, the first major Pokémon games exclusive to the Switch 2 would likely be the eventual Generation 10 titles.

The Pokémon franchise has a history of prioritizing older hardware with larger install bases. Recall that Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 launched on the original DS instead of the 3DS. History may repeat itself. However, this remains unconfirmed, so fans should tune into the February 27th Pokémon Presents for definitive information.