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The Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Games Are Releasing on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Day is only a week away, and fans will have something extra to look forward to while celebrating 30 years of Pokémon—the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games are coming to Nintendo Switch! These classic remakes of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green will be available to download from Nintendo eShop after the conclusion of the Pokémon Presents beginning Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. PST.
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Nintendo explains why Pokémon Blue/Red aren't getting standalone Switch releases, won't discuss the potential for Game Boy: Nintendo Classics versions
Nintendo has announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions, which originally released on the Game Boy Advance, are getting standalone Switch eShop releases Feb. 27th, 2026. Following this announcement fans have had a number of questions, and Nintendo has followed up with a FAQ that gives much-needed insight.
Among the many things covered in the FAQ is the topic of Pokémon Red/Blue. As this year celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, many thought the original titles would see a re-release on Switch somehow. Now with Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen announced for Switch, Nintendo anticipated the question about a Red/Blue re-release would once again be brought up, which is why they’ve provided a statement.
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30th Anniversary Pokémon Presents time locked in for next week
Next week’s Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents has been locked in for a late Friday night and early Saturday morning for Aussies.
This year’s Pokémon Presents will be a celebration of 30 years of Pokémon. We already know that Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green will be coming soon after the presentation, so what else could be happening?
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