On June 17,Pokemonannounced that the franchise will return to Gamescom later this year, though precise details of its appearance at the annual expo remain elusive.Pokemonwill join companies like Nintendo and Capcom at the 2025 edition of Gamescom, which will be held from August 20 to 24 at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany.
Pokemon’s appearance at Gamescom will take place just under two months before the launch ofPokemon Legends: Z-A. The upcoming Switch title will take players back to Lumiose City, which first appeared inPokemon X and Y, and will focus on the legendary Zygarde. Along with the return to the Kalos region,Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill also reintroduce the popular Mega Evolution mechanic as the main battle gimmick alongside a faster pace to combat that has not been seen in the series before.Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill launch on October 16, with additionalpre-order bonuses now available in the EUfor trainers to consider.
Despite the busy year ahead,Pokemonwill make an appearance at the largest gaming trade show of the year. According to thePokemonUK social media feed,Pokemonwill return to Gamescom later this summer. Gamescom takes place August 20 to 24 at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany, located on the banks of the Rhine. As the largest European gaming trade show, Gamescom has also succeeded E3 as the largest gaming expo in the West following the COVID-19 pandemic.Pokemonwill join other AAA developers like Capcom andNintendo on the Gamescom show floorthis year. Nintendo’s pending appearance comes after the company missed the 2024 Gamescom trade show.
Pokemon Will Return to Gamescom This Year
WhilePokemonconfirmed its attendance at Gamescom, the company offered no further details of its plans as of this writing. However,Pokemontrainers will not have to wait until August to get their fill of news. APokemon Presents episode will air on July 22on Twitch and YouTube, a month before Gamescom. WhilePokemon Legends: Z-Awill arrive in October, and projects likePokemon Championsremain in development, it remains to be seen what surprises the company has in store for fans during the broadcast.
AlthoughPokemon Legends: Z-Awill be the likely focus of the franchise’s appearance at Gamescom,more information aboutPokemon Championsand other games also remains a possibility for attendees to consider. Only time will tell whatPokemonhas planned for its summer reveals.
