Nintendo Switchソフト『ポケットモンスター ファイアレッド・リーフグリーン』が、2026年2月27日（金）に配信決定！ 同日23時公開の「Pokémon Presents」の放送後...
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The content creator is the official Pokémon Japan Twitter account (@Pokemon_cojp), managed by The Pokémon Company. They deliver authoritative announcements on Pokémon games, events, and merchandise with a professional yet enthusiastic style. Their posts are highly credible as the primary source for official Pokémon news in Japan.
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This post announces the Nintendo Switch digital release of 'Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen' on February 27, 2026, immediately following the 11 PM JST 'Pokémon Presents' broadcast. These are faithful recreations of the 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Green, set in the Kanto region, allowing fans to relive classic adventures. Timed for Pokémon's 30th anniversary, it includes standard downloads at 2,000 yen each and a premium edition with replica packaging and a glass Poké Ball for 19,800 yen starting February 28.
🔥Why It's Trending
The announcement coincides with Pokémon's 30th anniversary and Pokémon Day on February 27, generating massive excitement among fans eager for nostalgic Kanto adventures on modern hardware. With the release just five days away on a Sunday in late February 2026, hype is building ahead of the Pokémon Presents livestream. Official confirmation from Pokémon has sparked widespread sharing and discussions on social media.
💡Fun Facts
- 1FireRed and LeafGreen are remakes of the 1996 original Pokémon Red/Green, originally released on Game Boy Advance in 2004.
- 2The Switch version is a direct port with updated compatibility for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, priced at only 2,000 yen digitally.
- 3Download size is a tiny 40MB, making it highly accessible.
- 4A premium edition includes glass Poké Ball replicas and GBA-style packaging, available exclusively at Pokémon Center Online.
- 5Pokémon HOME integration is planned soon after launch for transferring classic Pokémon.
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