# Pokémon franchise media and gaming updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-11T21:56:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Pokémon franchise has announced several upcoming developments across its anime and gaming platforms.

In animation, the fourth season of the Pokémon Horizons anime, titled ‘Wonders Ahead’, is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in the United States on February 27, 2027. The season will follow protagonists Liko and Roy as they encounter new characters and legendary Pokémon.

In gaming, competitive updates were announced for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battles, with Season 18 running until October 29. Mobile titles also received update news: Pokémon GO will host a Halloween 2026 event in November, featuring a themed GO Pass, while Pokémon Masters EX will introduce new character pairs during the Midnight Parade event starting October 14, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Pokémon mobile games announce upcoming seasonal updates

Pokémon mobile games are receiving updates, including a Halloween 2026 event in Pokémon GO and new character pairings in Pokémon Masters EX starting in mid-October.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-mobile-games-announce-upcoming-seasonal-updates

### 2026-10-08: Pokémon announces new anime season and competitive gaming updates

Pokémon announces the ‘Wonders Ahead’ season of Pokémon Horizons for February 2027 and the launch of Season 18 for Pokémon Legends: Z-A competitive battles.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pokmon-announces-new-anime-season-and-competitive-gaming-updates

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