Pokémon Legends ZA release time is approaching: here's what you need to know about the launch of the new Pokémon game

You can now preload Pokémon Legends ZA

Pokémon Legends ES is now available for pre-load on the Nintendo eShop. You will only need to reserve the game. The file size is 4.1 GB.

Pokémon Legends ZA release times revealed

The Pokémon Company has now revealed the release times for Pokémon Legends ES. It will launch on October 16 (or October 15 in select regions) at the following times:

• East Coast (US): October 16 at 12 amEDT
• West Coast (US): October 15* at 9 pm PDT
• UK: October 16 at 12am BST
• Central Europe: October 16 at 00:00 CEST
• Australia (Sydney): October 16 at 12am AEST
• Japan (Tokyo): October 16 at 12 am JST

Welcome, coaches.

Now there is less than a day until the launch of Pokémon Legends ES. I'll cover the build-up to launch and provide live information you'll need to know before you play. Once the game comes out, you'll get my first impressions, including which title I chose.