On what date did Pokémon X and Y receive their worldwide release?

Pokémon X and Y received their worldwide release on October 12, 2013. They were the first main-series Pokémon games released simultaneously around the world.

The games were developed by Game Freak for the Nintendo 3DS and served as the first installments of Generation VI. Their global launch marked a major change from earlier Pokémon releases, which had typically appeared in Japan before reaching other regions.

Nintendo had announced the games in January 2013 through a Nintendo Direct presentation. The titles introduced the Kalos region, Fairy-type Pokémon, Mega Evolution, and fully 3D main-series environments.

Some retailers broke the official street date in parts of the United Kingdom, creating reports of early sales. Those incidents did not change the official worldwide release date, which remained October 12, 2013.