Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Launch on February 27, 2026
The anticipation among Pokémon fans has finally been met with official confirmation: Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, the beloved Game Boy Advance classics, are making their way to the Nintendo Switch.
Switch eShop listings for both titles went live this week, highlighting an exciting addition to the longtime franchise just in time to celebrate Pokémon’s legacy. Background and Release Details Originally launched in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen updated the original 1996 Pokémon Red and Green games with improved graphics, expanded content, and enhanced gameplay for a new generation.
Nintendo has now announced that these classic adventures will be re-released as ports on the Nintendo Switch, available for digital purchase via the Switch eShop. According to the official game description, players can expect a faithful recreation of the original Game Boy Advance titles, complete with the Sevii Islands side content.
The ports will also support local wireless battling and trading, leveraging the Switch’s hardware capabilities.
Future updates are set to introduce compatibility with Pokémon HOME, the cloud-based transfer and storage service, ensuring trainers can transfer their captured Pokémon to and from other compatible titles. Release Date and Pricing Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026, as indicated in the “coming soon” section of the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Each title will be available individually for $19.99. In a statement summarizing the upcoming releases, official game materials highlight the ports as a way for both returning and new fans to "revisit the Kanto region and the adventures that defined a generation." Although The Pokémon Company has not yet issued a formal press release at the time of writing, visibility on the eShop and the detailed product features mark these listings as legitimate and imminent. Classic Pokémon Adventures, Now on Switch This announcement continues Nintendo’s trend of bringing iconic titles from previous generations to modern hardware, preserving the legacy of classic franchises.
With enhanced local connectivity and eventual Pokémon HOME support, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch aim to provide both nostalgic appeal and modern convenience for today’s audience. Stay tuned for further updates as The Pokémon Company is expected to provide more information following the eShop listing.
In the meantime, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to exploring the original Kanto region once again in early 2026, keeping the spirit of adventure alive for the next generation of Pokémon trainers.
Switch eShop listings for both titles went live this week, highlighting an exciting addition to the longtime franchise just in time to celebrate Pokémon’s legacy. Background and Release Details Originally launched in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen updated the original 1996 Pokémon Red and Green games with improved graphics, expanded content, and enhanced gameplay for a new generation.
Nintendo has now announced that these classic adventures will be re-released as ports on the Nintendo Switch, available for digital purchase via the Switch eShop. According to the official game description, players can expect a faithful recreation of the original Game Boy Advance titles, complete with the Sevii Islands side content.
The ports will also support local wireless battling and trading, leveraging the Switch’s hardware capabilities.
Future updates are set to introduce compatibility with Pokémon HOME, the cloud-based transfer and storage service, ensuring trainers can transfer their captured Pokémon to and from other compatible titles. Release Date and Pricing Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026, as indicated in the “coming soon” section of the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Each title will be available individually for $19.99. In a statement summarizing the upcoming releases, official game materials highlight the ports as a way for both returning and new fans to "revisit the Kanto region and the adventures that defined a generation." Although The Pokémon Company has not yet issued a formal press release at the time of writing, visibility on the eShop and the detailed product features mark these listings as legitimate and imminent. Classic Pokémon Adventures, Now on Switch This announcement continues Nintendo’s trend of bringing iconic titles from previous generations to modern hardware, preserving the legacy of classic franchises.
With enhanced local connectivity and eventual Pokémon HOME support, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch aim to provide both nostalgic appeal and modern convenience for today’s audience. Stay tuned for further updates as The Pokémon Company is expected to provide more information following the eShop listing.
In the meantime, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to exploring the original Kanto region once again in early 2026, keeping the spirit of adventure alive for the next generation of Pokémon trainers.
