Pokemon Legends: Z-A Wins Most Anticipated 2025 Game Award

Jaym0's AvatarMar 18th, 2025 by Jaym0

Pokemon Legends: Z-A has been honored with the “Most Anticipated Game 2025” award at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2024! This is showcasing the high hopes from Pokemon fans towards the next Pokemon!

You can take a look at the complete Famitsu Dengeku Game Awards 2024. You will find all the details on the nominations and winners for each category!

Haruka Tochigi, the game’s director, expressed his thanks for the Award. He stated: “We are deeply honored by this award and are committed to delivering an experience that meets the high expectations of our fans.” and that “It is in the final fine-tuning phase now“. So we may be receiving a release date soon!

You can take a look at the new trailer as well! It was released a few weeks ago, and will give you a first look into the upcoming game:

Pokemon Legends: Z-A, announced in February 2024, is part of the ninth generation of Pokemon. It is a direct sequel to Pokemon X and Y. Taking us back to Kalos, the game is scheduled for release in late 2025.

Well-Known Starters!

Pokemon Legends: Z-A will also let you choose between three well-known starters:

  • Chikorita
  • Tepig
  • Totodile

Chikorita and Totodile both come from Generation Two and were the starters from Pokemon Gold and Silver. Tepig on the other hand was introduced only with Generation Five. It was one of the starters for Black and White. For now, it is unknown as to why those three specifically were chosen as starters once again. But they are definitely some of the fans’ favorites!

What Else Can You Expect

Zygarde, the Legendary Pokemon from Generation Six will also make its return! While his role is unknown, you will encounter his three forms: 10%, 50%, and Complete.

Additionally, the mega-evolution, which was also part of Generation Six, will come back as well! This mechanics allows certain Pokemon to evolve passed their final evolution. It is also unknown if this mechanic will be exactly how it was previously. Some new forms may be introduced!

One thing is certain, you can expect more information around the game to be released soon!