original: Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen are now listed in the “Coming Soon” tab of the eShop. Each game will cost $19.99 and both are scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026.

The title is stated to support local wireless play, and Pokemon Home support will be added later. Please note that each language has its own list. The US eShop is available in English, Spanish, and French. The EU added Germany and Italy to the list. Only the title of the Japanese e-shop is in Japanese.

A complete description of FireRed can be found in the eShop below. LeafGreen’s description is the same as the title of the game it replaced.

Set off on a great adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion – now available on Nintendo Switch

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon™ with the Nintendo Switch version* of the Pokémon Firered Version game, originally released on Game Boy
Advanced system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokémon everywhere, and complete your Pokédex as you battle your way to success. Develop winning strategies to use against experienced gym leaders and earn badges while uncovering amazing secrets in your quest to become the best trainer.

This digital exclusive edition includes Sevi Island, where even more Pokemon await. You can also visit the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless**.
Support for Pokémon HOME coming soon

You can now take the Pokemon you’ve caught and raised to places where Pokemon gather ~ The “Pokémon Fire Red” version also supports “Pokémon HOME”!

Please note that the title is currently only available for viewing in the “Coming Soon” section of the eShop on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 systems. They are not yet listed on Nintendo’s official website or the Nintendo Store mobile app.

You can see what else is coming to Nintendo Switch here.

update: It has been announced that a special package version will be released for Japan. The download card includes both titles, as well as a few other perks.

It has been announced that a special package version will be released for Japan. This includes the title of your choice on the download card, Game Boy Advance box replicas of both games, and the cased glass Poke Ball set mentioned above. The collectible items are the same whether you purchase the special deluxe version of Pokemon Fire Red Edition or Pokemon Leaf Green Edition. This release is also exclusive to Japan, so the title will be in Japanese and the download code will also be redeemable on the Japanese eShop.

A new trailer for the dual release can also be seen below.

official trailer