Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Available on Nintendo Switch on 27th February, 2026 (UPDATED)

UPDATE, 3:28AM 20th FEB 2026: This story has been updated with more information. As we get more information, we'll continue updating the article.

The Pokémon Twitter account today announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop starting next Friday, 27th February, 2026, following the Pokémon Presents presentation. There is no specific Switch 2 Edition, but the game is compatible with Switch 2 and each language the game is supported in is sold as a separate product listing.

More info from FireRed's English product listing:

Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion—now on Nintendo Switch™!

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon™ with this Nintendo Switch™ version* of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy™ Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokémon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Earn badges as you develop winning strategies to use against each experienced Gym Leader, and uncover amazing secrets in your quest to be the best Trainer.

This digital exclusive contains the Sevii islands, where even more Pokémon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless**!

Additionally, Serebii.net has confirmed that Pokémon HOME connectivity will be coming "soon" to these releases, and first reported screenshots of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Twitter.

Listings for specific languages:

• English: FireRed / LeafGreen
• Spanish: FireRed / LeafGreen
• French: FireRed / LeafGreen

Both versions are marked as $19.99 (USD) on the North American eShop.