The Pokémon Company announces that Pokémon Champions, its free-to-start battle game for Switch eShop and mobile, will receive Z Mega Evolutions in an upcoming update. The announcement is made during the 2026 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony, with a new trailer previewing the new evolution feature and additional Pokémon content.
Multiple outlets report that the update is scheduled for September 9, 2026 (JST). Nintendo Life and My Nintendo News both describe the feature as part of a new seasonal release for the game, positioning it as new gameplay variety for players. Both also point to the trailer as the main source of details so far, with additional information said to be forthcoming.
While the outlets emphasize the new evolution feature and timing, they do not provide further specifics in the provided accounts about mechanics, how Z Mega Evolutions will function in battles, or the full list of added Pokémon. The reporting therefore aligns on what is being added and when, while leaving broader details unconfirmed until further announcements.
