Nintendo Co., Ltd. released the physical edition Nintendo Switch 2 software Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension and Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
In addition to purchase bonuses for both titles, a campaign offering Vivillon with special patterns and limited-time battle events have also been announced.
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan.
Physical Editions Bundling Additional Content for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Pokopia Release!
Released on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the two physical titles are Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension and Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass.
Each package includes the base game and its paid additional content together on a single game card.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension
Set in Lumiose City as urban redevelopment progresses, Pokémon Legends: Z-A tasks players with tackling various incidents alongside their companions.
The bundled paid additional content, Mega Dimension, includes the Holo-X and Holo-Y Apparel Sets dress-up items, along with an additional story scenario to enjoy after clearing the main story.
In the additional story, a distortion that appears in Lumiose City leads to encounters with the mysterious girl Ansha and the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa.
Beyond the distortion lies Hyperspace Lumiose, home to powerful Pokémon with different ecologies than those found in standard Lumiose City, setting the stage for a brand-new adventure.
Physical Edition Purchase Bonus
The purchase bonus for the physical edition is 100 Ultra Balls.
Claiming the bonus requires an internet connection and a linked Nintendo Account, though a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required.
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass
Pokémon Pokopia is a slow-life sandbox game where a Ditto transformed into a human builds a new life alongside Pokémon.
The newly released physical edition bundles the base game together with the paid additional content, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass.
Nintendo Topics (Japan)
In addition to the currently available Wave 1: Bubbly Basin, the Expansion Pass includes the upcoming Wave 2 and Wave 3 releases.
Players can also receive crafting recipes for the Dynamic Ditto print wallpaper and blocks.
- Wave 1: Bubbly Basin: Introduces an underwater town, Pokémon, furniture, and new outfits for Ditto.
- Wave 2: Scheduled for release in Winter 2026. Adds accessories, furniture, and Pokémon.
- Wave 3: Scheduled for release in 2027. Adds a new town, Pokémon, furniture, and more.
Physical Edition Purchase Bonus
As a physical edition purchase bonus, a Berry Furniture Set inspired by Berries is also available.
These items can also be obtained through standard gameplay, and claiming the bonus requires an internet connection and a linked Nintendo Account.
Campaign to Receive a Special Vivillon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A Now Underway!
To celebrate the launch of the physical editions, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is distributing Spewpa capable of evolving into various Vivillon patterns via Mystery Gift starting Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM JST.
Once the distributed Spewpa reaches Lv. 12, it randomly evolves into a Vivillon featuring one of 16 pattern variations.
The gift can be claimed on both the Nintendo Switch version and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, with no Nintendo Switch Online membership required.
Worldwide Co-op Event Vivillon Challenge! Kicks Off!
Vivillon Challenge! is a collaborative campaign where players around the world work together to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon.
Vivillon Points accumulate automatically based on the number of in-game evolutions, and once the global goal of 660,000 points is reached, a rare Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon will be distributed to players.
- Event Period: From Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM JST until the goal is achieved
- Eligible Titles: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Goal: 660,000 Vivillon Points
- Reward: Vivillon (Poké Ball Pattern)
No special entry registration is required; players participate simply by evolving Spewpa in the eligible games.
Campaign progress can be tracked on the official Vivillon Challenge! special website.
Z-A Battle Club Season 19 Now Live!
In the ranked battles of the online competitive mode Z-A Battle Club, the special Season 19 is currently underway with restricted Pokémon eligibility.
Only the initial adventure partners Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile, along with Pokémon inhabiting Wild Zone 1 and their evolutions, are permitted.
Spewpa and Vivillon can also participate, and the event runs from Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 PM PDT / Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:00 AM EDT to Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5:59 PM PST / 8:59 PM EST.
- Event Period: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 PM PDT / Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:00 AM EDT to Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5:59 PM PST / 8:59 PM EST
Tracks From Pokémon Legends: Z-A Added to Nintendo Music!
Game music from Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been added to Nintendo Music, the music streaming service for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Featuring tracks such as Lumiose City, Battle Zone, and Battle! Wild Mega Evolution, fans can relive their adventures across Lumiose City through its soundtrack.
Using Nintendo Music requires an active paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.
For more details on the physical editions and campaigns, please check Nintendo Topics (Japan).
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan.
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