In celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen (“FireRed and LeafGreen”) versions are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Beginning on February 27th (Pokémon Day) at 6 a.m. PST, the two games will be available for download on the Nintendo eShop, following Pokémon Presents.
Pokémon’s first games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, were released on February 27, 1996, in Japan, marking the beginning of the Pokémon brand. The remakes FireRed and LeafGreen were released in 2004 on the GameBoy Advance.
Pokémon’s Official Announcement
Pokémon released a nostalgic trailer showcasing scenes from the iconic FireRed and LeafGreen games, including:
- Choosing your partner Pokémon
- Battling iconic gym leaders like Misty and Brock
- Battling Team Rocket
- Battling Blue, your rival and Pokémon champion
- Catching legendaries like Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Mewtwo
In addition to FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon will have additional announcements on its YouTube, Twitch, Instagram and TikTok accounts, and the presentation is expected to last 25 minutes. Tune in on February 27th at 6 a.m. for all the updates!
About Pokémon
Pokémon takes place in a universe where humans and Pokémon (“pocket monsters”) co-exist. People interact with Pokémon in different ways: some keep them as pets, while others train them to battle.
In the original series, Ash Ketchum is a 10-year-old boy with a dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. With his trusty partner Pikachu by his side, Ketchum travels the world to battle other Pokémon trainers, make new friends, go on adventures, and work toward his dream to be the very best.
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