Nintendo’s Silence on SwitNintendo Switch 2ch 2 and Pokémon’s Future Titles Raises Questions
Source: gadgetmatch.com The Absence of Switch 2 in Pokémon Presents Nintendo Switch 2, a key stakeholder in The Pokémon Company, has long maintained an inseparable link between its consoles and the Pokémon franchise. With Pokémon being one of the most significant brands on Nintendo platforms alongside Mario, many were surprised when the recent Pokémon Presents livestream made no mention of the company’s next-generation console, the Switch 2. This omission stood out, especially as two major Pokémon games—Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Legends: Z-A—were announced during the event. Pokémon Champions, a multiplayer battler, is set to launch on “the Nintendo Switch family of consoles” as well as mobile devices, with no confirmed release date. Given its development timeline, it is highly likely to be a cross-generational title. Meanwhile, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a confirmed late 2025 release window, coinciding with the planned launch of the Switch 2. Acknowledging the new hardware in t...