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...
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