Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC drops this December, bringing fans into the powerful new Mega Dimension for the first time on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The expansion introduces new high-level Mega Pokémon, a mysterious trainer named Ansha, and her partner Hoopa, who opens wormholes to Hyperspace Lumiose. Players can also jump into a new Diancie-centered quest arriving today. If you’re wondering what’s included, when you can play, or how this affects gameplay, here’s everything you need to know.

What’s Inside Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC?

The new Mega Dimension DLC takes players into Hyperspace Lumiose, a wild alternate version of Lumiose City packed with powerful monster encounters. Ansha and Hoopa serve as major narrative guides, using dimensional portals to reveal fresh, challenging environments. The expansion also introduces new Mega evolutions like Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur, pushing well past familiar level caps.

Is There New Story Content in Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC?

Yes — players can jump into new narrative content that sets up the Mega Dimension’s lore. The story focuses on facing extremely high-level Pokémon in distorted Limiose territory. Alongside the main DLC storyline, a special mythical Diancie side quest launches today, offering bonus rewards and early lore tie-ins before the December drop.

When Does Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC Release?

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company confirmed that Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC will launch December 10th on both Switch and Switch 2. The Diancie quest is available immediately, setting the stage for mega-powered gameplay in December.

Is Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC Worth It?

If you enjoy challenging battles, new lore, legendary Pokémon quests, and powerful Mega forms, this DLC is shaping up to be a must-play. Early reactions highlight the intense challenge of level-100+ opponents, new dimensional exploration, and the return of fan-favorite characters and evolutions.