Some Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pre-Orders Are Being Canceled

Some fans who pre-ordered *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* are reporting that their orders have been unexpectedly canceled. With the game’s release just around the corner after a period of numerous leaks, this has caused frustration for those who were looking forward to playing it. If you pre-ordered *Pokemon Legends: Z-A*, it’s a good idea to check your order status.

It’s been three years since *Pokemon Legends: Arceus* came out, and over a year since Game Freak announced *Legends: Z-A*. Since then, there’s been a lot of speculation and leaks about the new game. We’ll finally get answers soon, as *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* launches on October 16th in most places. However, a recent surprise might delay the game for some players.

Some Pokemon Center Pre-Orders for Pokemon Legends: Z-A Have Been Canceled

On October 14th, a Reddit user named Ok-Salamander-6604 reported that pre-orders for *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* for both their husband and brother had been unexpectedly canceled. These orders were placed directly through the Pokemon Center website, not at stores like GameStop, and were for the standard Switch version of the game. The user noted that their pre-order for the Switch 2 version was still confirmed. Several other users responded with similar stories of cancellations, affecting both Switch versions of the game, and they hadn’t received any explanation for the cancellations. It appears many of those affected had pre-ordered the version that included a Pokemon plush, suggesting the issue might be related to that specific bonus item, but the exact cause is still unknown.

Customers have been contacting Pokemon Center support for help, but haven’t been getting clear answers. One fan reported being told there was a payment issue, even though their bank confirmed the charge went through. Others believe the Pokemon Center took more pre-orders for plushies than they actually had in stock. This isn’t the first time pre-orders have been problematic for the Pokemon Center – earlier this year, some pre-orders for the *Pokemon TCG* Destined Rivals set were canceled due to overwhelming demand that caused website crashes and long wait times.

Even though many pre-orders were unexpectedly canceled, some customers are still seeing their orders listed as ‘received,’ leading them to believe the Pokemon Center might still fulfill them. However, without an official statement, it’s unclear what will happen next. Good news is, initial reactions to *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* have been better than for *Digimon Story: Time Stranger*, creating excitement for the game – hopefully, the pre-order issues can be fixed quickly.

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2025-10-15 17:34