Technology · 23 February 2026
🎮 Nostalgia Strikes Back: Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Return to Switch
Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen will launch on the Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026, to coincide with Pokémon Day and the franchise’s 30th anniversary. These beloved remakes of the original Game Boy Advance titles will be available as standalone digital purchases on the Nintendo eShop for £16.99 each, not included with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Pre-orders are live now, and the games support local wireless multiplayer but lack online features.
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