Pokemon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version coming to Switch on February 27
Immerse yourself in the adventure once again.
The Pokemon Company will release Pokemon FireRed Version and Pokemon LeafGreen Version for Switch on February 27 for $19.99 each, the company announced. Pre-orders are available now via Nintendo eShop.
In North America, the games will be available in separate English-only, French-only, and Spanish-only SKUs. In PAL regions, the games will be available in English-only, French-only, Italian-only, German-only, and Spanish-only SKUs. This is because the releases ‘replicate the way the games were originally released’ and offer no in-game language options.
Here are some links for the game’s various regional pre-order listings:
- Pokemon FireRed Version
- Pokemon LeafGreen Version
And here is an overview of each game, via their store listings:
Pokemon FireRed Version
Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokemon League Champion-now on Nintendo Switch!
Celebrate 30 years of Pokemon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokemon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokemon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokedex 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 Pokemon await. You can also visit the Pokemon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!
Support for Pokemon HOME is coming soon.
You’ll be able to bring the Pokemon you catch and train to the place where all Pokemon gather-support for Pokemon HOME is coming to Pokemon FireRed Version!
*Because this version replicates the way the game was originally released, each language version is separate and there are no in-game options to change the language. Please verify the language of the game before completing your purchase.
**Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.Pokemon LeafGreen Version
Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokemon League Champion-now on Nintendo Switch!
Celebrate 30 years of Pokemon with this Nintendo Switch version of the Pokemon LeafGreen Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system! Explore the Kanto region, discover wild Pokemon around every corner, and aim to complete your Pokedex 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 Pokemon await. You can also visit the Pokemon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat with other players via local wireless!
Support for Pokemon HOME is coming soon.
You’ll be able to bring the Pokemon you catch and train to the place where all Pokemon gather-support for Pokemon HOME is coming to Pokemon LeafGreen Version!
*Because this version replicates the way the game was originally released, each language version is separate and there are no in-game options to change the language. Please verify the language of the game before completing your purchase.
**Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
Watch the announcement trailer and opening theme below.
Announce Trailer
English
Japanese
Opening Theme
Update 2:30 p.m.: Details regarding planned Pokemon HOME connectivity have since been removed from the product page descriptions. Gematsu has contacted The Pokemon Company for comment.