Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Coming to Nintendo Switch February 20, 2026

The rumors were true, Nintendo has just confirmed they’ve ported the Generation 1 Remakes, Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen, to the Nintendo Switch and will be releasing them on the eShop as standalone games.

I’m excited for this news. I have no love for the subscription-based legacy games service that Nintendo has been forcing upon Switch owners since shortly after its release. I preferred the previous Virtual Console from platforms such as the Wii, Wii U and 3DS. The fact that Nintendo chose to release the Gen1 remakes through this model indicates a willingness to consider providing future Pokémon titles through the same method.

Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop February 26th, 2026.