Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Head to Nintendo Switch as Digital Exclusives
In a significant celebration of three decades of the Pokémon franchise, The Pokémon Company officially revealed the upcoming digital release of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version for the Nintendo Switch.
Both titles, originally developed by Game Freak as enhanced remakes of the Game Boy classics Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, are slated to launch worldwide via the Nintendo eShop on February 27, 2026.
Priced at £16.99 ($19.99) each, these releases coincide with the ongoing festivities marking Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. A Modern Return to the Kanto Region First released on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version brought a new visual look and fresh gameplay updates to the iconic Kanto region.
Game Freak’s remake not only featured graphics improvements over the original titles but also introduced new in-game content, most notably the Sevii Islands – an expansive area providing players with quests and Pokémon not available in the initial releases.
The Nintendo Switch editions allow players, both nostalgic fans and newcomers, to revisit these upgrades on a modern, portable home console. Digital-Exclusive Pokémon Experience Both Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be available exclusively as downloadable titles on the Nintendo eShop.
This distribution mirrors a growing trend in the industry, underlining Nintendo’s commitment to making legacy content accessible to a wider player base via the Switch platform.
Players can pre-order the remakes starting today, ensuring access immediately after the conclusion of the upcoming Pokémon Presents stream. Game Freak’s Dedication to Pokémon Legacy Game Freak’s revitalization of classic titles has long been praised for balancing faithfulness to the original source material with thoughtful enhancements.
Regarding the return of these titles to a new platform, a spokesperson from The Pokémon Company highlighted the importance of expanding access for fans old and new, stating that bringing FireRed and LeafGreen to Nintendo Switch provides a refreshed journey through Kanto with all the updates fans loved from the Game Boy Advance era. These digital editions form a cornerstone of Pokémon’s anniversary celebrations, standing alongside new game reveals and Nintendo Direct showcases dedicated to the franchise.
With an iconic adventure, modern portability, and immediate access via the eShop, Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version reaffirm their legacy as beloved staple experiences now accessible for Nintendo Switch players worldwide. Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be available globally for digital download on the Nintendo eShop from February 27, 2026, for £16.99 ($19.99) each, in celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
Pre-orders are open now, and the games will unlock following the Pokémon Presents presentation.
Both titles, originally developed by Game Freak as enhanced remakes of the Game Boy classics Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, are slated to launch worldwide via the Nintendo eShop on February 27, 2026.
Priced at £16.99 ($19.99) each, these releases coincide with the ongoing festivities marking Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. A Modern Return to the Kanto Region First released on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version brought a new visual look and fresh gameplay updates to the iconic Kanto region.
Game Freak’s remake not only featured graphics improvements over the original titles but also introduced new in-game content, most notably the Sevii Islands – an expansive area providing players with quests and Pokémon not available in the initial releases.
The Nintendo Switch editions allow players, both nostalgic fans and newcomers, to revisit these upgrades on a modern, portable home console. Digital-Exclusive Pokémon Experience Both Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be available exclusively as downloadable titles on the Nintendo eShop.
This distribution mirrors a growing trend in the industry, underlining Nintendo’s commitment to making legacy content accessible to a wider player base via the Switch platform.
Players can pre-order the remakes starting today, ensuring access immediately after the conclusion of the upcoming Pokémon Presents stream. Game Freak’s Dedication to Pokémon Legacy Game Freak’s revitalization of classic titles has long been praised for balancing faithfulness to the original source material with thoughtful enhancements.
Regarding the return of these titles to a new platform, a spokesperson from The Pokémon Company highlighted the importance of expanding access for fans old and new, stating that bringing FireRed and LeafGreen to Nintendo Switch provides a refreshed journey through Kanto with all the updates fans loved from the Game Boy Advance era. These digital editions form a cornerstone of Pokémon’s anniversary celebrations, standing alongside new game reveals and Nintendo Direct showcases dedicated to the franchise.
With an iconic adventure, modern portability, and immediate access via the eShop, Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version reaffirm their legacy as beloved staple experiences now accessible for Nintendo Switch players worldwide. Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be available globally for digital download on the Nintendo eShop from February 27, 2026, for £16.99 ($19.99) each, in celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
Pre-orders are open now, and the games will unlock following the Pokémon Presents presentation.
