Summary

• No news on Switch 2 Pokemon titles expected at the upcoming Pokemon Presents on February 27.
• Leaks indicate a Switch 2 reveal soon, but new Pokemon games are slated for the original Switch.
• The focus of the next Pokemon Presents will likely be on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

Pokemon enthusiasts eagerly awaiting news about Switch 2 titles might need to temper their expectations for the upcoming Pokemon Presents, scheduled for Thursday, February 27. The iconic franchise has been a staple on Nintendo's hardware since its debut on the Game Boy in the 90s, yet it appears fans will have to wait longer for Pokemon to make its mark on the Switch 2.

At the time of writing, Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Switch 2. However, the company has confirmed the existence of the next-generation console, its backward compatibility with the original Switch, the transferability of Nintendo accounts, and an upcoming reveal within this fiscal year. Most of what we know about the Switch 2 stems from leaks, which describe it as an enhanced, larger version of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon titles are destined for the Switch 2 eventually, those hoping for updates during the February 27 Pokemon Presents should manage their expectations. Jeff Grubb has indicated that the event will focus on Pokemon games developed for the original Switch, which will be playable on the Switch 2 thanks to backward compatibility.

Pokemon Presents Not Expected to Have News on Switch 2 Games

The upcoming Pokemon Presents is expected to cover updates on ongoing live-service Pokemon games such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are eagerly awaiting more information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch later this year. So far, only a teaser trailer has been released, showcasing the Lumiose City setting, some returning Pokemon, and the return of Mega Evolutions. There's also buzz about another main series Pokemon game slated for release this year, aside from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the Generation 10 titles.

Rumors suggest that this new main series game could be remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another installment in the Let's Go series, both of which are expected to launch on the original Switch rather than the Switch 2. If these rumors hold true, it's likely that the first major Pokemon titles exclusively for the Switch 2 will be the Generation 10 games.

The Pokemon franchise has a history of sticking with older hardware that boasts a larger user base. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were released on the original DS instead of the 3DS. It seems history might be repeating itself. Of course, none of this is officially confirmed yet, so fans will need to tune into the Pokemon Presents on February 27 to get the latest updates.