# City-Based Collecting Games Nintendo Announced 'Pokemon Legends Z-A' Based in Gen 5 Lumiose City By Colin Smith | Published 2024-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-legends-z-a References: [legends.pokemon](https://legends.pokemon.com/en-ca/)  Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a new video game that will take players to Lumiose City, the setting of Pokémon X and Y. The game is a spin-off of the Pokémon Legends series, which explores the origins of the Pokémon world in different regions. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will feature an urban redevelopment plan that aims to create a harmonious environment for both people and Pokémon. The game will also introduce “immersive cards,” a new way to experience the Pokémon Trading Card Game in a digital format. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is expected to launch worldwide in 2025, exclusively for the [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pokopia) [Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-friends). The game is being developed by [Game Freak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-legends-za), the studio behind the mainline Pokémon games. The game will be compatible with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app that will allow players to collect and trade digital cards, including immersive cards. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will be available later in 2024 for iOS and Android devices. Image Credit: Nintendo, Game Freak ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Redevelopment Plans:** Opportunities for virtual simulations of city transformations in gaming experiences. - **Immersive Cards Integration:** Innovative convergence of physical trading cards into digital gameplay. - **Region-based Experiences:** Enhanced storytelling through exploration of different Pokémon world regions. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Incorporating real-world urban planning concepts into virtual gaming landscapes. - **Entertainment:** Bringing tangible trading card experiences into digital entertainment platforms. - **Tech:** Expanding digital narratives by integrating immersive region-based gameplay mechanics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game Series Expansion Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-legends-za.md) - [World Building Anime Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pokopia.md) - [Cozy Life-Sim Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokopia.md) - [Trading Card Game Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-game-pocket.md) - [Creature-Collecting Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teal-mask.md) - [Nostalgic Trading Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-2.md) - [Anime-Themed Outdoor Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokpark-kanto.md) - [Puzzle-Focused Monster Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-friends.md) - [Creature-Collector Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palworld-card-game.md)