Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC: Release date confirmed and what to expect

Though it feels like Pokémon Legends Z-A just launched – because it kind of has – that doesn't mean we have to wait very long for the Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release date, as it has just been confirmed!

The announcement came with a new trailer that dives into more details of what to expect in the upcoming DLC. Be sure to check it out below.

You can already access part of the DLC, as it comes in two parts: cosmetics and story content, with the former being available right now when you pre-order the Mega Dimension DLC.

There's still a wee wait until the DLC, though, so be sure to peruse everything new with Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 to help pass the time until then.

And for those who have already ticked off their Legends Z-A Pokédex or got every Mega Evolution, then you'd better dust off that Master Ball, as the DLC is going to bring some new 'Mons to catch!

But as for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release date, read on!

When is the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC release date?

The Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC release date is 10th December 2025.

This is something of a break from previous games, which typically saw their DLC receive a Spring launch, but hey, we're not complaining!

The Mega Dimension DLC is currently available to order on the Nintendo eShop, and doing so will instantly get you Holo-X and Holo-Y Apparel Items.

These can be worn throughout the base game, but the real draw of the DLC is the story content!

What to expect from the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC

We’ve already seen a glitzy trailer starring two Mega Evolution versions of Raichu, and as the name suggests, this DLC will be focused on Mega Evolutions, but the second trailer linked above goes into more detail.

A "Mysterious Girl", Ansha, and their mysterious Hoopa Pokémon can transport players into an alternate dimension of Lumiose City called Hyperspace.

The trailer description tells us, "Just when Team MZ’s efforts seem to have restored peace to Lumiose City, something strange begins to happen—mysterious distortions start forming all around town. You’ll also meet a mysterious young girl named Ansha, who is accompanied by the Mischief Pokémon, Hoopa."

The trailer shows your trainer entering through these rifts, into different "pockets of Hyperspace". You can explore more as you help Ansha create more special doughnuts for Hoopa to eat.

The Pokémon inhabiting Hyperspace are very strong too, with a level 164 Marohawk chasing the player at one point.

There's also a new Trainer who will help you on your journey, Korrina, who is something of a Mega Evolution guru.

On that, there are new Mega Evolutions to battle and for your Pokémon to evolve into, such as Mega Chimeco and Mega Baxcalibur.

Raichu X and Raichu Y aside, dataminers have spotted references to new Mega evolutions for classic creatures like Wigglytuff, Golbat, Persian, and many, many more.

Given how impressive some of the Pokémon mainline DLC updates have been in recent years, we’ve got high hopes for this one.

At the time of writing, Pokémon Legends Z-A is sitting at a 77 rating on Metacritic.

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