Pokémon Legends: Z‑A just grew a whole new dimension. The version 2.0.0 update and the paid Mega Dimension DLC arrived in early December, opening a Hyperspace version of Lumiose City, a handful of fresh story beats, and more than a dozen brand new Mega Evolutions — including a pair for Raichu that has fans equal parts giddy and nostalgic.
What dropped and why it matters
Game Freak rolled the update out alongside the DLC on December 9–10, 2025. If you bought the Mega Dimension expansion you can play its story content after finishing the base game; if you did not, many of the new Mega forms are still accessible via communication features. For the official details on purchase and compatibility, see the official DLC page.
The headlines are simple: the level cap can now be pushed past 100 in the Mega Dimension, a new micro‑story sees familiar faces return, and an eclectic pack of Mega Evolutions have been added to the game. IGN collected the current list of new Megas — notable entries include Mega Raichu X and Y, Mega Chimecho, Mega Darkrai, Mega Heatran, Mega Baxcalibur and more — and they make the DLC feel like a nostalgia buffet with modern tweaks.
If you missed the lead up, our earlier rundown of the Mega Dimension trailer and leaks covers the teasers that preceded launch, while our announcement post explained the timing of the DLC's release in more detail when Mega Dimension landed Dec. 10.
The one everyone is talking about: Mega Raichu X
Kotaku’s early hands-on captured what a lot of fans have been whispering about for years: Raichu finally got Mega love, and the X form is weirdly perfect. Instead of a subtle redesign, Mega Raichu X floats like a superhero, arm outstretched and tails generating electromagnetic lift. It is visually playful and mechanically intriguing — in-game footage shows it soaring to reach aerial targets and punch foes that would otherwise be out of reach.
Raichu Y, by contrast, leans into special offense. The split reflects a classic Mega approach: one form that favors physical bruising, and one that tilts into glassy firepower. Neither form changes Raichu’s typing in-game, but there are hints that Mega Raichu X could gain a Levitate‑style passive in future competitive contexts, which would remove its only traditional weakness and make it remarkably resilient.
How the expansion plays — small wins, small frustrations
Hands-on impressions are mixed. TechRadar’s early playthrough praised the new high‑level encounters and a few legitimately testing fights, noting that the DLC can be rewarding for players who already maxed out their teams. The story brings back Korrina as a Mega Evolution champion and introduces Ansha, a doughnut‑baking Hoopa carrier who injects some delightful flavor into the proceedings.
Yet the DLC is not without grumbles. Critics and players alike point out that Hyperspace Lumiose feels a lot like the original city with a palette swap, and there are no genuinely new Pokémon species introduced — only new Mega forms. That is a deliberate creative choice, but one that leaves collectors wanting more. For some, returning to Lumiose again feels like comfort food; for others it reads as a missed chance to expand the world further.
The full Mega roll call (selected)
Among the new Mega Evolutions confirmed in the patch are:
- Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y
- Mega Chimecho
- Mega Darkrai
- Mega Heatran
- Mega Baxcalibur
- Mega Garchomp Z
- Mega Lucario Z
- Mega Staraptor
- Mega Golisopod, Mega Golurk, Mega Chandelure and others
- Version 2.0.0 is the launcher for Mega Dimension; install it before attempting the new content. The update also included various bug fixes across the base game.
- Players must complete the main story to access the Mega Dimension campaign.
- If you did not buy the DLC, some of the new Mega Pokémon can still be obtained via communication features and events.
This list leans into both fan favorites and more curious picks, which helps make the DLC feel surprising even while it trades on familiarity.
Ground practicals
Quick take on value
If you loved Pokémon Legends: Z‑A and just want more of its combat loop, higher stakes fights and a stack of Mega Evolutions to experiment with, Mega Dimension delivers. If you were hoping for a bold new landscape or brand new species to fill your Pokédex, this feels like more of an expansion pack than a reinvention. Either way, there are moments — Mega Raichu’s comic book flight among them — that are pure, unmistakable joy.
The DLC also marks a tidy coda for many players in Gen 9 as attention shifts toward Pokémon’s next generation and the franchise’s 30th anniversary. For now, trainers can fly (literally) with their new Mega options and decide whether Hyperspace Lumiose is glorious nostalgia or a familiar echo.