Kanto’s calling: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen heating up the Nintendo Switch now

Pokémon Trainers, it’s time to evolve your adventure! Kanto is back, and it’s more electric than ever. In celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, the classic remakes of Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are dropping onto the Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026, following the Pokémon Presents livestream.

These revamped versions of the iconic Game Boy Advance titles are the perfect way to reignite your love for the original Kanto region, all with enhanced graphics and the thrilling Sevii Islands to explore. Whether you’re returning to Pallet Town or stepping in for the first time, you’ll be ready to catch ‘em all with a fresh, modern twist!

Priced at $19.99 each, both games come with local wireless play to trade, battle, and chat with fellow Trainers. And if you want to level up your Pokémon collection, don’t worry—Pokémon HOME support is coming soon, meaning you can send your newly caught Pokémon straight to the cloud.

Currently listed in the Nintendo eShop under “Coming Soon,” these games are available in multiple languages, so no matter where you are, your adventure can always be Pokémon-tastic.

So grab your Poké Balls, hit the Pokémon League, and get ready to prove you’re the very best, like no one ever was. The Kanto region is calling – are you ready to answer?