Nintendo May Have Leaked Pokémon Legends: Z-A Multiplayer
▼ Summary
– Pokémon Legends: Z-A is speculated to have unannounced multiplayer features due to a “Link Play” menu mentioned in its eShop description.
– The game will offer early adopters a Ralts with a Gardevoirite for Mega Evolution, accessible after about 90 minutes of gameplay.
– The term “Link Play” hints at potential multiplayer, reminiscent of older Pokémon games’ Link Cable functionality.
– Nintendo’s North American eShop states the game supports only one player, while the Japanese version leaves player numbers unconfirmed.
– More details about multiplayer may be revealed at the Pokémon World Championships in August, ahead of the game’s October 16 release.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A might include unexpected multiplayer features, according to new details spotted on Nintendo’s eShop. While officially marketed as a single-player experience, keen-eyed fans noticed intriguing references to “Link Play” functionality in the game’s official listing, sparking speculation about unannounced cooperative or competitive elements.
Browsing the eShop’s Publisher Information section reveals details about the Mystery Gift feature, which awards players special items or Pokémon. Early adopters will receive a Ralts holding a Gardevoirite, enabling Mega Evolution later in the game. The description mentions accessing this reward through the “Link Play” menu roughly 90 minutes into the adventure, a term absent in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, despite that game supporting trades. Historically, “Link” has deep roots in the franchise, dating back to the original Game Boy titles where players battled and traded using physical cables.
However, the situation isn’t entirely clear. Further down the page, the North American eShop specifies that Legends: Z-A supports only one player per system, while the Japanese store notes that online and local player counts will be confirmed later. This discrepancy leaves room for interpretation, whether “Link Play” refers to limited trading, online interactions, or something entirely different remains unknown.
The recent Pokémon Presents showcase made no mention of multiplayer, but with the Pokémon World Championships happening in August, Nintendo and Game Freak could unveil surprises there. Competitive players and fans will be watching closely, making it an ideal moment to reveal new features. Until then, the mystery lingers. Pokémon Legends: Z-A arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 16.
(Source: Kotaku)
