Highlights:
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A ROM for Nintendo Switch 1 version surfaces online
- Leak comes four days before the official launch on October 16, 2025
- Fans warned to avoid spoilers as unrevealed Mega Evolutions circulate
Pokémon Legends: Z-A ROM surfaces early
Just days before its official release, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has leaked online. The game’s ROM for the Nintendo Switch 1 version is now circulating across multiple file-sharing platforms, sparking a wave of early gameplay footage and plot details.
The leak arrives four days ahead of the official global launch scheduled for October 16. Fans eager to experience the game firsthand have been advised to avoid social media and community forums where spoilers are rapidly spreading.
New Mega Evolutions revealed before launch
The leak reportedly includes previously unseen Mega Evolutions, along with major story elements that were kept secret by The Pokémon Company until release week. While some early leaks had already begun surfacing over the weekend, the full ROM upload has accelerated the spread of unreleased content.
Players are sharing images and details of these new forms online, making it increasingly difficult to avoid major reveals.
Nintendo faces another pre-release breach
This incident continues a familiar pattern for major Nintendo titles. In recent years, several high-profile games for the original Switch have leaked online before launch, including Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition earlier this year.
Despite tighter digital security measures, pre-launch ROM leaks remain a recurring challenge for the company. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will still officially release for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles on October 16, 2025.
