Pokemon Legends: Arceus Player Finds Link to Z-A Revealed

The announcement of Pokemon Legends: Z-A during the February 27 Pokemon Presents sparked a new round of speculation surrounding the game's upcoming release. Fans are eagerly searching for any information they can find, including potential connections to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as details about Legends Z-A remain limited.

The Pokemon Company has a history of hiding Easter eggs in their media, and there may be clues hidden in the announcement trailer for Legends Z-A. Players are scouring the trailer for hints about the game's setting and objectives, with one notable detail being the "Urban Redevelopment Plan" for Lumiose City in the Kalos region. A Twitter post from a Legends Arceus player suggests that there may be more to uncover if fans look closely enough.

The tweet in question is actually from 2022. On December 6 of that year, Twitter user dustygogoat stated that the main character of Legends Arceus is from Kalos, alongside the suggestion that the next game in the Legends series would be set in the Kalos region. The two pictures in the post are a screenshot of in-game footage of the male protagonist, Rei, and a picture of the raw file asset of his clothing in the scene: the shirt the male protagonist begins with in X and Y.

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Twitter article posted by dusty PAX EAST

This shirt may go unnoticed while playing 3DS games as the player character typically wears a coat over it. However, it is a default shirt that can be changed once the player starts purchasing other clothing options. The same shirt is also featured in the opening scenes of Legends: Arceus, where the main character is shown resting in bed before embarking on their journey to the Hisui region. While dustygogoat's prediction regarding the game's release window may not be accurate, it did align with the announcement made during the Pokemon Presents event.

pokemon legends z-a logo - There is plenty left to inspect about this next game, such as what Legends Z-A means

There is still much to uncover regarding this upcoming game, particularly the significance of Legends Z-A. Speculation abounds as to whether it is a reflection of a past urban planning project akin to Legends Arceus, or a glimpse into a future iteration. The presence of translucent blue lines in the trailer hints at a blueprint, possibly revealing the inner workings of Lumiose as seen in the original Pokemon X and Y games, or a futuristic reimagining of the city. While the city is already known as Lumiose in-game, similar to how areas in Arceus were named after their future counterparts like Jubilife, fans will have to patiently await the next clue or embark on their own quest for answers.

Editor's P/S:

This article piques my curiosity and excitement for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The speculation surrounding its connection to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, particularly the potential setting in the Kalos region, is intriguing. The discovery of the main character's shirt in both Legends: Arceus and the original Pokémon X and Y adds an intriguing layer to the speculation.

While the details remain limited, the clues presented in the announcement trailer provide ample fodder for fan theories and anticipation. The "Urban Redevelopment Plan" for Lumiose City and the translucent blue lines hint at a blend of past and future elements, leaving room for imaginative possibilities. The article effectively captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding the game, leaving me eager to unravel the secrets and experience the new adventures that await in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.