Pokémon Legends: Z‑A - (Digital) is a 2025 action‑role‑playing game available as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It is the second entry in the Pokémon Legends sub‑series and a sequel to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, set entirely in Lumiose City in the Kalos region — a bustling urban environment where humans and Pokémon live together and wild zones exist within the cityscape.
Unlike traditional Pokémon titles, this game features real‑time battles where you directly control your character and Pokémon, positioning and timing moves strategically while enemies can dodge and react dynamically. Trainers can collect Mega Energy to trigger Mega Evolutions during battles, and compete in the Z‑A Royale — a nightly competition that challenges you to rise through ranks from Z to A.
By day, explore the city’s wild zones to catch and train Pokémon and prepare for intense challenges, then test your skills locally or online in the Z‑A Battle Club, where up to four players can battle in real‑time competitions.
This digital edition supports both single‑player exploration and competitive multiplayer features, blending urban adventure with innovative Pokémon combat mechanics.