Pokémon Legends: Z-A Might Let You and Your Mates Loose in Lumiose City… Maybe?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Rumours are swirling that *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* might have online multiplayer thanks to a "Link Play" mention, but the official word is still single-player, leaving us all scratching our heads and wondering what Game Freak is actually up to. Is it a tease or just wishful thinking?
Right, so the rumour mill's been churning, and it's spitting out whispers that *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* might just have online multiplayer. I know, I know, take it with a grain of salt the size of an Onix, but hear me out. According to Game Rant, eagle-eyed trainers spotted something rather intriguing in the Nintendo eShop listing for the game: a mention of “Link Play.” Now, what's interesting about this is that while *Pokémon Legends: Arceus* allowed trading and Mystery Gifts, it didn't exactly have a dedicated "Link Play" menu. Sounds familiar to anyone who remembers trading with an actual cable? Good times! This has some folks reckonin' that it points towards a multiplayer mode of some kind. Imagine strolling through Lumiose City with your best mate, battling other trainers and showing off your ridiculously overpowered Pokémon. It's a lovely thought, innit?
However, before we get too carried away and start planning raid formations against a Mega Mewtwo Y, there's a snag. The same eShop listing also states that *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* is strictly a single-player affair. Talk about a Buzzkill! It's like finding a shiny Pokémon, only to have it faint from poison before you can catch it. The listing does specify that accessing Mystery Gifts and pre-order bonuses requires a Nintendo Account, but not a Nintendo Switch Online membership. So, that throws a wrench in the multiplayer works, doesn't it?
Adding fuel to the fire, the Japanese eShop listing adds a tantalising tidbit: "The number of players for internet and local play will be announced at a later date." What? So, are they deliberately teasing us? Or is it just a mistake in the listing? Honestly, it feels like Game Freak is playing a mischievous game of hide-and-seek with our expectations.
Now, let's think about this for a sec. *Pokémon Legends: Arceus* was cracking fun, don't get me wrong, but it did feel a bit lonely at times. The thought of battling your buddies and experimenting with new strategies in *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*'s revamped battle system is tempting. Let's be honest, who wouldn't want to unleash their carefully crafted team against the world? However, at the end of the day this feels like a classic case of 'believe it when you see it'. Personally, I'm gonna keep my expectations cautiously optimistic.
So, what do you reckon, trainers? Is multiplayer a pipe dream, or is Game Freak cooking up something special? I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments below.
Tags: Pokemon Legends Z-A, Multiplayer, Nintendo, Rumours, Game Freak
Original article: Game Rant