But they don’t come cheap.
With the annual Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents announced, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have also revealed that the rumours pertaining to Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen coming to the eShop, were correct. The 2004 titles are confirmed to release on the Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026 after the Pokémon Presents presentation.
Both games are 40MB to download and are said to have local wireless support, allowing players to “visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players.” They do not, however, feature online play, but they will also have Pokémon HOME support, which is “coming soon.”
Each game is set to retail at $19,99 USD / £16.99 GBP each and are digital only, however, in Japan their will be a special release of the two titles bundled together. A trailer for the upcoming releases can be seen here:
Will you be picking up either title? Let us know!
About Pokémon FireRed Version:
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**!
AboutPokémon LeafGreen Version:
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 LeafGreen 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**!
Every Nintendo Game, Application & DLC Releasing in 2026:
- (NS2) Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: January 15, 2026
- (NS2) Mario Tennis Fever | Release Date: February 12, 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics | Release Date: February 17, 2026
- (NSW, NS2, Android & iOS) Hello, Mario! | Release Date: February 19, 2026
- (NS2) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: February 19, 2026 (Digital)
- (NSW & NS2) Pokémon FireRed Version | Release Date: February 27, 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Pokémon LeafGreen Version | Release Date: February 27, 2026
- (NS2) Pokémon Pokopia | Release Date: March 5, 2026
- (NS2) Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | Release Date: April 16, 2026
- (NS2) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: April 16, 2026 (Physical)
- (NS2) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Release Date: Spring 2026
- (NS2) Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave | Release Date: 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Pokémon Champions | Release Date: 2026
- (NSW & NS2) Rhythm Heaven Groove | Release Date: 2026
- (NS2) Splatoon Raiders | Release Date: in Active Development
Every amiibo Releasing in 2026:
- Meta Knight & Shadow Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: March 5, 2026
- Ratha amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Ratha V amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Rudy amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Captain Toad & Treasure Tracker amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Elephant Mario amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Poplin & Prince Florian amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Mario and Luma amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) | Release Date: April 2, 2026
- Rosalina and Lumas amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) | Release Date: April 2, 2026
- Diana amiibo (PRAGMATA) | Release Date: April 24, 2026
- Grace Ashcroft amiibo (Resident Evil Requiem) | Release Date: Summer 2026
- Leon S. Kennedy amiibo (Resident Evil Requiem) | Release Date: Summer 2026
- Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
- King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
- Mineru’s Construct amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: TBD
Source: Nintendo PR
