Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set for release on Thursday, October 16, but when exactly can you start playing? The global launch times for the upcoming Switch exclusive have now been posted.
The game launches on October 16 at midnight Eastern, which works out to 9 PM PT and 11 PM CST on Wednesday, October 15. You can see the full release times below, as posted by IGN.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A release times:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- 9 PM PT
- 11 PM CST
Thursday, October 16, 2025
- 12 AM for everywhere else in the world
Preloading and preorder info
Preloading for Pokemon Legends: Z-A is now available for people who acquired a copy from the Nintendo eShop. According to Polygon, it requires 4GB of space on Switch 1 and 7.7GB of space on Switch 2. People who preorder also get some digital extras. Be sure to consult GameSpot’s Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorder guide to see all the preorder perks and find out which version is right for you.