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It's Official; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Are Coming to Switch and Switch 2 — but Not in the Way You Might Think
Nintendo marks Pokémon's 30th anniversary by releasing enhanced FireRed and LeafGreen remakes for $19.99 each as standalone digital titles with original local wireless features.
- Nintendo announced the Switch eShop launch of Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on February 27, 2026 for $19.99 each as enhanced Game Boy Advance remakes playable on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
- To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Nintendo cited releasing enhanced versions of the original games to `return to the ultimate versions of the original Pokémon adventures in the Kanto region` on February 27.
- All original multiplayer features now run over Nintendo Switch local wireless, with Union Rooms for trading and battling, the Pokémon Wireless Club supporting up to four players, and GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Ahead of launch, Nintendo clarified subscription and physical-release details: the games are digital-only eShop standalone titles not included in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack GBA library, with no physical release outside Japan.
- Users on the r/NintendoSwitch subreddit reacted with surprise and complaints over the $19.99 price, while speculation about Pokémon Home compatibility continues ahead of the Pokémon Presents showcase and Pokémon Day on February 27, 2026, with Pokémon Pokopia due March 5, 2026.
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