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This post announces the digital release of Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, set for February 27, 2026, coinciding with Pokémon Day and the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. These are faithful ports of the 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Green, featuring the classic Kanto region, 151 Pokémon, turn-based gameplay, and additions like the Sevii Islands. Available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop at around $19.99, they support local wireless trading/battling and Pokémon Home connectivity (one-way export), with multi-language options in English, French, and Spanish.
🔥Why It's Trending
The announcement dropped just one week before the February 27, 2026 release on Pokémon Day, sparking massive excitement among fans eager for nostalgic Kanto adventures on modern hardware. Timed with the 30th Pokémon anniversary and a Pokémon Presents event, it fuels speculation about further reveals like Gen 10. Preloads are now live, building anticipation as rumors turn to reality ahead of Switch 2 launch.
💡Fun Facts
- 1These games are exact ports of the 2004 GBA remakes, returning after over 20 years with no major changes beyond Switch compatibility.
- 2They celebrate 30 years since Pokémon Red/Green launched in Japan in 1996, featuring the original 151 Pokémon and iconic characters like Professor Oak.
- 3Digital-only at $19.99, but a special Japan bundle exists; compatible with both Switch and Switch 2.
- 4Includes the Sevii Islands post-game area and supports local wireless trading/battling, plus one-way Pokémon Home transfer.
- 5Preloads are live now, with release right after the February 27 Pokémon Presents at 6 a.m. PT.
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The Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Games Are Releasing on Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games are coming to Nintendo Switch on February 27.
Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Coming To Switch, Switch 2 Digitally Next Week
They will go live after a special Pokémon Presents airing on Pokémon Day next week.
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch - News - Nintendo Official Site
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with the Nintendo Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/psa-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-switch-preloads-are-now-live
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