Summary
Pokemon Legends Z-Awill be the new game in the long-running pocket monster series to launch in 2025, and it has some of the biggest decisions to make about what sort of gameplay loop to pursue, what to do with Mega Evolutions and regional forms, and what story to tell compared to other titles. This is becausePokemon Legends: Arceuswas extremely successful, to the point that players still praise it for reinventing thePokemonformula, and that alone raises the bar by quite a lot for the new Kalos-set title. Given the focus on Gen 6 and Mega Evolutions, it seems inevitable thatPokemon Legends Z-AfeaturesPokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphirein some shape or form, and the clues may be front and center already.
Pokemon Legends Z-Amay break a 28-year streak by releasing in 2025, marking the first time in the franchise’s history that no new mainline games are released in the span of two consecutive years. IfPokemon Legends: ArceusandPokemon Scarlet and Violetare anything to go by, it’s very likely that the new title will not be afraid to break from tradition, and in a sense, it could be a direct “sequel” to all of Gen 6 games, includingOmega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire’s Ties With Legends Z-A Explained
Pokemon Legends Z-A’s Logo May Hint at Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Content
An interesting detail to note is thatPokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphireemphasized the end and the beginning with the “omega vs. alpha” titles, as they are the last and the first letters in the Greek alphabet, respectively. Likewise,Pokemon Legends Z-Amay feature Zygardedue to its “Z” components, but it has a connection to Gen 3 remakes due to Z being the last letter of the English alphabet, and A being the first. Not only that, but the dash between the two letters on the logo has blue shades near the Z and red shades near the A, mirroring the colors ofPokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, but on opposite sides of where they would be based on their order.
This could be a reference to Xerneas and Yveltal, instead, as they are themascot Legendary Pokemon for Gen 6games, and it would make a lot of sense for them to be involved in the story to a degree. Still, featuring most or even all Mega Evolutions in the franchise inPokemon Legends Z-Amakes sense, and a sizable chunk of them comes fromPokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, meaning that their content will most likely be part of the upcoming game in some way.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Can Reintroduce Mega Evolutions, Mirage Spots, and Primal Forms
Pokemon Legends Z-A Can Draw Inspiration from Legends: Arceus for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Content
Other than Mega Evolutions, there are other features that may appear inPokemon Legends Z-Afrom the Gen 3 remakes. Chief among them are thePrimal forms of Groudon and Kyogre, acting as Mega Evolutions of sorts for the Gen 3 mascots, which would make sense considering that Mega Rayquaza exists. Another possibility is that Mirage Spots could make a comeback in the post-game, offering players ways to get Legendaries from other generations or items.
These wouldn’t be too different fromPokemon Legends: Arceus' Space-Time Distortions, essentially being timed events where valuable wild Pokemon and items appear. Considering that Gen 3 remakes added a total of 18 Mega Evolutions and that there are only 48 total, counting two Mewtwo andCharizard Mega Evolutions, it would make little sense to cut many existing ones, and that alone makes it very likely forPokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphirecontent to make into the game - possibly even the Delta episode involving Deoxys. Overall,Pokemon Legends Z-Ahas a unique opportunity because it can mix Gen 6 games with the Gen 3 remakes, and then some - something that could elevate it even above the heights reached withPokemon Legends: Arceus.
Pokemon Legends Z-A
The sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes Pokemon trainers back to the Kalos region’s Lumiose City.
