Pokémon Legends: Z-A is released in Australia on October 16, 2025, at 12:00 AM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). This means the game becomes available right at midnight local time in Australia. Players can start playing as soon as the clock strikes midnight on October 16. The release is consistent with the global launch pattern, where the game is unlocked at midnight in each region's local time zone. Pre-orders are available for the game both physically and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Switch and Switch 2 consoles.