Pokémon Legends Z-A Demo Available to Play at Gamescom 2025

Alright, so let’s dive into this whirlwind of Pokémon news, straight from the chaos of my mind to yours. Brace yourself for the slightly offbeat journey—I promise it’s worth it.

So, the big cheese over at Pokémon Company International casually dropped some wild news: the Pokémon Legends Z-A demo is gonna be a thing at Gamescom 2025. Like, how cool is that?

Picture this: you’re at Gamescom. It’s buzzing, lights flashing, people everywhere, maybe a hint of popcorn in the air—wait, what was I talking about? Oh yeah, Pokémon! So, you not only get to mess around with this fresh game on the Nintendo Switch 2 (yeah, that’s happening) but also dive headfirst into Pokémon TCG and Pokémon UNITE. They’ve got this whole Play Lab thing going on—like, interactive stuff. Sounds like a whirlwind of excitement if you ask me.

Scrolling through my feed, I saw Pokémon Company posting about all this, and honestly, it sounded like they were throwing a party. They’re hyped about Mega Evolution too! But I wonder, are they too hyped? Nah, maybe they’re just as psyched as I am.

The event kicks off after that flashy Opening Night Live on August 19. You know the drill—it’s all happening at Koelnmesse in Cologne, from August 20 to 24. Cologne in August? Bet it’s gonna be a mix of gaming frenzy and, well, maybe some bratwurst grilling. I can smell it already.

Oh, and get this—Lumiose City’s in the spotlight. Apparently, they’re all about turning it into a buzzing human-Pokémon paradise. You get to choose a buddy for this adventure: Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile. Personally, Tepig kinda wins my heart. Who wouldn’t want a fiery little pig by their side? Anyway, where was I going with this?

Ah yes, mark your calendar because October 16, 2025, is D-Day. Pokémon Legends Z-A is dropping everywhere you can think of—retail shops, the digital realm of the eShop, you name it. What a time to be alive, right?

So, grab your Pokéballs (and maybe your passport if you’re headed to Cologne) because this one’s gonna be legendary. Or chaotic. Or maybe both. Who knows?