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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Launch on Switch and Switch 2 After Pokémon Presents

The download-only ports mark the series’ 30th anniversary with à la carte pricing plus a phased plan for Pokémon HOME connectivity.

Overview

  • Both games go live on February 27, 2026 immediately after the Pokémon Presents broadcast, with preorders available now on the eShop.
  • Each version is sold separately for about $19.99/£16.99 as a digital-only release that is not part of Nintendo Switch Online.
  • The Switch and Switch 2 releases are faithful ports that include the Sevii Islands, with no new gameplay changes noted.
  • Local wireless trading and battling are supported at launch, with no online play, and Pokémon HOME support will arrive in a later update.
  • Regional details include separate language versions for purchase and a Japan-only premium collector’s bundle sold via Pokémon Center Online.