- Preload for Pokemon Legends ZA has gone live ahead of release.
- You need to preorder the game to preload it and have it appear on the Switch home page.
- You need around 4-10 GB of free space, depending on your Switch model.
The highly anticipated Pokemon Legends ZA title is right around the corner. The game releases next week for Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, and right on queue, the preload for Legends ZA has gone live. If you have already pre-ordered the game, here’s how to preload Pokemon Legends Z-A before the October 16 release date.
Steps to Preload Pokemon Legends ZA on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2
To preload, first you’ll need to pre-order Pokemon Legends ZA. Once you do that, simply follow the steps below to get the preload started:
- Turn on your Nintendo Switch 1 or 2, whichever you will be using to play the game.
- Go to the Nintendo eShop located at the bottom of your Nintendo Switch home page.
- Tap the search bar and search for Pokemon Legends ZA.
- If you have already purchased the game, then it will show ‘Pre-Ordered.’
- The game will appear on your Nintendo Switch home page once the preloading option is made available. You can click on the game to start preloading.
There is also a Mega Dimension DLC, which you can preload by following the same steps. The DLC is not included in the game package, and you need to buy it separately. Preloading Legends ZA will let you play the game immediately on release. You will get to explore Lumiose City of the Kalos region, bringing back good old memories from the X and Y series.
Pokemon Legends ZA File Sizes Revealed
The preloads for Pokemon Legends ZA went live on October 8, 2025, ahead of the game’s release. Sadly, there is no early access, players who have pre-ordered the game can only download the game files early on.
In terms of file size, you will need around 4-10 GB of free space depending on the Switch console you own. Here is a storage requirement for Switch 1 and Switch 2:
- Pokemon Legends ZA Nintendo Switch Size: 4.1 GB
- Pokemon Legends ZA Nintendo Switch 2 Size: 7.7 GB
- Mega Dimension DLC Size: NA
Here are some other details that you must know before preloading Pokemon Legends ZA:
- Supported play modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, and Handheld mode
- No. of players: Single System (1), Local wireless (2-4), and Online (2-4)
- Nintendo Account family-group lending: Supported
Make sure that your Nintendo Switch has enough storage available before you start preloading the game. If your memory is almost full, then you might need to use a MicroSD card. Make sure to get one that Nintendo Switch supports.
That’s everything you need to know about preloading Pokemon Legends ZA on Switch 1 and Switch 2.
