Pre-orders for Pokémon Legends: Z-A are being unexpectedly canceled without any clear explanation. Read on to discover the details behind these pre-order glitches and what’s included in the game’s day-one patch.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pre-Order Issues and Day One Patch
Canceled Pre-Orders
With Pokémon Legends: Z-A now releasing globally, some fans noticed that their pre-orders were suddenly canceled before launch. As shared by Redditor Ok-Salamander-6604 on r/LegendsZA, the Switch 1 version of their husband’s and brothers’ pre-orders was canceled, while their Switch 2 version remains active.
Many fans have chimed in with similar experiences, noting that their orders were called off for no apparent reason. Most speculate this might be due to stock shortages of the Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile Plushes, which serve as pre-order bonuses.
Most affected pre-orders were placed through the Pokémon Center online store. Some customers even reported seeing an order status marked as "received" despite being canceled.
The original poster attempted to reach out to the game’s support center but hasn’t received a reply yet. Recent comments have grown more puzzling, with some users receiving cancellation notices alongside valid tracking numbers.
As launch day nears, fans are growing anxious about their order statuses. Nevertheless, excitement remains high for the latest Pokémon title, especially given the return and expansion of Mega Evolution features.
At Game8, we had the chance to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A during a Japan-exclusive pre-release event. To learn more about our findings from playing the game, check out the article below.
