No Switch 2 Reveal at Pokemon Event

Pokemon fans eager for news about titles coming to the Switch 2 might be let down by the forthcoming Pokemon Presents scheduled for Thursday, February 27. Since the debut games launched on the original Game Boy in the 1990s, Pokemon has maintained a steady presence on Nintendo consoles. However, enthusiasts may need to wait longer than anticipated for the franchise to debut on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.

As of now, Nintendo has not officially unveiled the Switch 2. The company has acknowledged the existence of the next-generation console, confirmed its backward compatibility with the original Switch, stated that Nintendo Accounts will carry over, and promised a reveal before the end of the current fiscal year. Beyond these details, all available information comes from unofficial leaks, which describe the device as a more powerful, larger iteration of the original Switch.

While new Pokemon games will inevitably arrive on the Switch 2, fans hoping for related news during the February 27 Pokemon Presents should temper their expectations. Industry insider Jeff Grubb has indicated that the presentation will highlight Pokemon games in development for the original Switch, not specifically for the successor console. Thanks to backward compatibility, these titles will still be playable on the new hardware.

Pokemon Presents Unlikely to Feature Switch 2 Game Updates

The upcoming Pokemon Presents will certainly provide updates on active live-service Pokemon titles, such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. Additionally, fans are anticipating new information on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, slated for release on the original Switch sometime this year. Thus far, only a brief teaser trailer has been shown, confirming the Lumiose City setting, the return of certain Pokemon, and the revival of Mega Evolutions, with other details remaining scarce. Rumors also suggest another mainline Pokemon game may launch this year.

Hints have emerged about a new main series Pokemon game releasing in 2024 that is neither Pokemon Legends: Z-A nor the Generation 10 titles. Speculation points toward remakes of Pokemon Black and White or another set of Let's Go games, which are reportedly planned for the original Switch rather than the Switch 2, assuming the leaked information is accurate. If these reports hold true, it appears the first major Pokemon titles exclusive to the Switch 2 will likely be the eventual Generation 10 games.

The Pokemon franchise has a well-documented history of continuing support for older hardware with larger installed user bases. For instance, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 launched on the Nintendo DS instead of the newer 3DS. This pattern seems poised to repeat. Of course, nothing has been officially confirmed at this stage, so fans will need to watch the Pokemon Presents on February 27 for definitive answers.