# Game Series Expansion Announcements The Pokémon Company Announces Pokémon Legends: Z-A By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-legends-za References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/pokemon-legends-z-a-for-switch-returns-the-series-to-lumiose-city-174208223.html)  To celebrate Pokémon Day, the [Pokémon Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detective-pikachu-returns-1) introduces the latest 'Legends' entry to join the franchise in the form of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. It is set to arrive on [Switch in 2025](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2-1) -- the game is developed by [Game Freak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-legends-z-a) and there is currently minimal information released about the upcoming game. The company describes it as “an exciting new adventure” and “an ambitious new entry.” With the announcement is a special trailer that sees an urban redevelopment plan that takes place in a dark metro location. It was revealed that this is Lumiose City and the renovation project in the game world works to help Pokémons and humans live together in harmony within the thriving landscape. Image Credit: The Pokémon Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pokémon Legends Expansion:** Opportunity for exploring new game narratives and innovative gameplay mechanics in established franchises. - **Ambitious Game Development:** Potential to push technological boundaries and create immersive gaming experiences with cutting-edge graphics. - **Urban Renewal Integration:** Possibility to blend urban planning concepts with gaming elements to offer unique virtual environments for players. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Incorporating augmented reality and virtual reality technologies to enhance storytelling and engagement in gaming experiences. - **Tech and Innovation:** Leveraging AI and machine learning for dynamic world-building and personalized interactions in gaming software development. - **Urban Planning:** Exploring gamification approaches to urban design and community development for interactive and educational experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [City-Based Collecting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-legends-z-a.md) - [Creature-Collecting Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teal-mask.md) - [World Building Anime Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pokopia.md) - [Cozy Life-Sim Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokopia.md) - [Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detective-pikachu-returns-1.md) - [Puzzle-Focused Monster Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-friends.md) - [Chibi-Style Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-wisdom.md) - [Crime-Solving Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detective-pikachu-returns.md) - [Creature-Collecting Game Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-global-challenge.md)