Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension release countdown: Start time for all regions

The Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC is almost here. This paid expansion was revealed way before the base game’s release, promising fresh content and brand-new Mega Evolutions. Keep in mind, players must complete the base game of Pokemon Legends Z-A before diving into the Mega Dimension DLC.

This article provides a regional breakdown to help you prepare for the update.

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Global releases for Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Mega Dimension DLC will soon be live (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Mega Dimension DLC is scheduled to release on December 10, 2025, at a price tag of USD $30. However, the digital rollout on the Nintendo eShop typically follows a consistent timing pattern.

Below is a list of Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release times for major regions worldwide:

Location	Release Time and Date
Los Angeles (PDT)	5 pm, December 9
Denver (MST)	6 pm, December 9
Chicago (CST)	7 pm, December 9
New York (EDT)	8 pm, December 9
São Paulo (BRT)	10 pm, December 9
London (BST)	1 am, December 10
Berlin (CEST)	2 am, December 10
Cape Town (SAST)	3 am, December 10
Dubai (GST)	5 am, December 10
Delhi (IST)	6:30 am, December 10
Singapore (SGT)	9 am, December 10
Tokyo (JST)	10 am, December 10
Seoul (KST)	10 am, December 10
Sydney (AEST)	12 pm, December 10
Auckland (NZST)	2 pm, December 10

Although estimates, these timings are most likely the pattern for the eShop’s global release.

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What to expect from Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Mega Lucario Z as officially revealed (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC introduces a lot more than optional encounters. The expansion adds species previously unavailable in the Pokemon Legends Z-A base game, including new Mega Evolutions, Pokemon level exceeding level 100, and a storyline centered around Hoopa.

Although Game Freak has not revealed everything, the following Mega Evolutions have been officially confirmed:

• Mega Raichu X
• Mega Raichu Y
• Mega Lucario Z
• Mega Baxcalibur
• Mega Zeraora
• Mega Chimecho

Additional forms may be revealed once players gain access to Hyperspace Lumiose and progress through Hoopa’s new storyline.

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• How to get money easily in Legends Z-A
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