Pokemon Firered Leafgreen Coming to Switch and Switch 2 on Feb. 27

pokemon firered leafgreen will arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on February 27, landing as download-only reissues priced at $19. 99 each and becoming available after a Pokémon Presents stream that morning.

The announcement names February 27 — Pokémon Day — as the release date, tying the re-releases to the franchise’s 30th anniversary, and confirms the titles will be playable on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems after the presentation concludes.

Pokemon Firered Leafgreen on Switch and Switch 2

The two games are classic remakes originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004 and will be offered as download-only titles at $19. 99 apiece; the announcement specifies there will not be a physical release at this time. Players can download them from the eShop on their preferred Switch hardware once they go live.

Release timing and purchase details

The Pokémon Presents stream is scheduled to begin at 9 a. m. ET (6 a. m. PT) on February 27, and the FireRed and LeafGreen re-releases will be available to play after that presentation ends. The notice makes clear the window for buying the games opens immediately after the show rather than before, and confirms the price point of $19. 99 for each title.

What to expect on Pokémon Day

These re-releases are positioned as downloadable editions to mark the 30th anniversary, and the rereleased games don't seem to feature significant changes from their original 2004 versions. The timeline ties the digital launch directly to the morning presentation, which means players wanting to jump back into Kanto should plan to download the titles following the 9 a. m. ET stream.

Next confirmed steps: tune into the Pokémon Presents stream at 9 a. m. ET on February 27; the FireRed and LeafGreen downloads will be available to purchase and play on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 after that presentation concludes.