The latest Pokemon game is far more of a sequel to X & Y than first expected--but the signs have always been there. Depite carrying the Legends subtitle, it turns out that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is far more of a sequel to Pokemon X & Y than to its predecessor, Pokemon Legends: Arceus--and the clues have always been right there in the name. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Now Playing: Pokémon Legends Z-A Everything To Know The name could also be a reference to Pokemon Z, a rumored Pokemon title that many expected would be released following X & Y. All the signs seemed to be there for a Zygarde-centered gen 6 sequel, following the long tradition of third Pokemon releases like Crystal or Emerald, but Pokemon Z never eventuated. Instead it took over a decade for X & Y to finally get its follow-up, even if the name also bears the Legends subtitle. The Z-A name has plenty of other significance beyond its link to XY, which has been the subject of plenty of fan speculation since it was announced. Other theories include a link to enigmatic Kalos resident AZ, who appears in both X & Y and Legends: Z-A, or a link between Zygarde and Arceus, positioning the latest game as the urban, futuristic equivalent to Legends: Arceus's far-past adventure. Latest in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pokemon Legends: Z-A Full Pokedex - All Pokemon And Where To Find Them Pokemon Legends: Z-A Review - A Battle Revolution Pokemon Nintendo Switch 2 Console Bundle Restocked At Amazon On Launch Day