With the imminent release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, players’ excitement for the new entry in the iconic franchise is at an all-time high. Players who pre-ordered physical copies are eager to get their hands on the game by launch, but some people might be extremely disappointed to find out their orders might not arrive on time.
Many players on social media, such as Weary_Bank_1337 on Reddit, are reporting that their preorders are expected to arrive as late as October 19, despite the game officially releasing tomorrow, October 16. Various players across other platforms are reporting similar situations, such as Devourfor4 on X who claims this is “probably the last time I get a game not at a physical store.”
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Preorders May Arrive Late
Z-A Fans Report Estimated Delivery Times Well Past Launch
With anticipation for Pokemon Legends: Z-A reaching an all-time high in the hours before its launch, some players are “panicking” over the fact that their preorders are only now shipping just 24 hours before the game’s release. Despite being promised delivery by the time the game launches on October 16 from various outlets, it appears the preorder copies won’t make it because they weren’t shipped early enough.
These are not isolated incidents, with various reports across social media platforms highlighting potential shipment issues that will result in not getting physical copies on time. Reddit users Ttexo, Patorikku85, and more have posted concerns about various shipments being delayed from Best Buy, Game Stop, and other retailers.
This will be an incredibly disappointing situation for many players who expect their Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorders to arrive on or before release, and the delay seems to be a result of shipment times, not necessarily something that retailers can control. It’s possible that these orders will arrive before their expected delivery date, but for now, players are nervous about the indicated delivery date on their preorders.
Players Aren’t Happy About Pokemon Legends: Z-A Delays
Fans Might Want To Reconsider How They Get Their Next Pokemon Game
Unfortunately, these sorts of delays can be unavoidable when it comes to shipment times and retailers’ ability to ship orders before a given date. While players certainly deserve to get their orders when they were promised, there are various alternatives to getting preorders shipped. Aside from digital copies of the game, in-store pickups at outlets such as Game Stop are an alternative option that is typically more reliable.
While that’s no consolation for players who expected to get their preorders of Pokemon Legends: Z-A by the game’s release tomorrow, the situation might be enough for players to reconsider how they order/preorder their future Pokemon games.