Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch appear to have surfaced early, with both titles now sitting in the “Coming Soon” section of the Nintendo Switch eShop despite no formal announcement at the time of writing.
The listings are live directly on Switch consoles and Nintendo Switch 2 systems, but are not yet visible on the official Nintendo website or Nintendo Store mobile app. That detail alone suggests these pages may have gone live slightly ahead of schedule.
Both games are dated for release around Pokémon Day in late February 2026, aligning neatly with the annual Pokémon Presents broadcast.
Release Date, Pricing And Platform Details
The eShop listings show Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen releasing on February 27 or 28, 2026, depending on region. The store prices them at $30.00 USD.
The timing is no coincidence. February 27 marks Pokémon Day, commemorating the original Japanese release of the first Pokémon games in 1996. The listings also state that the games will be available following a Pokémon Presents presentation, strongly implying an imminent official reveal.
File sizes are listed at just 40MB each. That tiny footprint strongly suggests these are straight ports of the original Game Boy Advance titles rather than remasters or full remakes.
What The eShop Description Confirms
The official eShop description, which is identical for both games aside from the title swap, confirms this is the original Game Boy Advance version now playable on Nintendo Switch.
Players will revisit the Kanto region, aim to complete the Pokédex, challenge Gym Leaders, and become the Pokémon League Champion. The listing also confirms the inclusion of the Sevii Islands content, which was part of the expanded GBA release.
Local wireless functionality is mentioned via the Pokémon Wireless Club, allowing players to trade, battle and chat locally.
Support for Pokémon HOME is listed as “coming soon”, meaning transfers will not be available at launch but are planned for a future update.
Pokémon HOME Support And Cloud Save Limitations
The US eShop listing specifically references Pokémon HOME compatibility. However, Save Data Cloud Backup is not supported for these titles.
That restriction is consistent with many Pokémon releases on Switch, as save data tied to Pokémon transfers is typically excluded from Nintendo Switch Online cloud backups.
This detail confirms that while Pokémon can eventually be moved into Pokémon HOME, players will need to manage their save data locally.
Regional Language Listings
Each language version appears to have its own dedicated listing. The US eShop includes English, Spanish and French versions. The European eShop adds German and Italian listings. The Japanese eShop listing is exclusively in Japanese.
That breakdown indicates this is a standard first-party global rollout rather than a limited regional test.
Only Visible On Console eShop For Now
One of the more interesting details is that the listings are currently only visible directly on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems in the Coming Soon tab.
They do not appear on Nintendo’s official website or the mobile Nintendo Store app at this stage. That discrepancy suggests the pages may have been published internally ahead of a coordinated marketing push.
Neither Nintendo nor The Pokémon Company have issued a standalone press release yet, reinforcing the idea that the full announcement is expected during an upcoming Pokémon Presents broadcast.
A Straight Port Rather Than A Remake
The modest 40MB file size gives away an important clue. This is almost certainly the original Game Boy Advance build running via emulation, rather than a visual overhaul.
That means players can expect the classic sprite-based presentation, original mechanics and 2004-era design intact. For long-time fans, that authenticity may be the real draw.
With Pokémon celebrating its 30th anniversary, bringing FireRed and LeafGreen to modern hardware fits neatly into the broader nostalgia push we have seen over recent years.
If the listings remain live and unchanged, a formal confirmation during Pokémon Presents now feels inevitable. Until Nintendo addresses it publicly, however, these eShop pages stand as the clearest sign yet that Kanto is returning to Switch very soon.