Release Date: February 27, 2026
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Digital)
Language: English
ESRB Rating: Mild Fantasy Violence, Simulated Gambling
🌟 Game Overview
Celebrate over 30 years of Pokémon as you embark on a grand quest to become the Pokémon League Champion in this fully refurbished Switch release. Explore vibrant environments, battle Gym Leaders, build your team, and complete your Pokédex as you encounter wild Pokémon and uncover hidden secrets.
This digital edition also includes access to the Sevii Islands, offering even more places to explore and Pokémon to catch beyond the original game’s regions. Plus, connect with friends through the Pokémon Wireless Club to trade, battle, and chat via local wireless play.
📥 Key Details
- Edition: Digital — English Version
- Supported Play Modes:
• TV Mode
• Tabletop Mode
• Handheld Mode - Game File Size: Approx. 40 MB (Nintendo Switch & Switch 2)
- Compatibility: Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Account Family-Group Lending: Supported
- Genre: Role-playing
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Language: American English
- Release Date: February 27, 2026
- ESRB Rating: Mild Fantasy Violence, Simulated Gambling
The Significance of This Release For the first time, gamers may now purchase this renowned adventure digitally outside of the Nintendo Switch Online service with Pokémon FireRed Version on Switch, marking a significant nostalgic resurrection of a classic generation III game. It offers fans the opportunity to explore the Kanto region’s beginnings on contemporary systems and is a part of a celebration of Pokémon’s past.
🎮 What to Expect In-Game
- Explore the iconic Kanto region, battling and training your team to compete in the Pokémon League.
- Catch and evolve classic Pokémon from the original FireRed roster.
- Venture to the Sevii Islands for new discoveries and hidden encounters.
- Participate in local wireless trades, battles, and multiplayer interactions.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Pokémon FireRed Version for Switch is a digital-only release, meaning it’s purchased and downloaded through the Nintendo eShop (no physical cartridge).
- Play experience may vary slightly on Nintendo Switch Lite due to hardware differences.