Pokémon is coming into its thirtieth 12 months of existence in 2026—certainly, the exact anniversary is February 26, 2026. Not solely will that be this 12 months’s Pokémon day, however on that specific Tuesday we’ll even be seeing the rerelease of two Recreation Boy Advance classics for Nintendo Swap: Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen. Right here’s the announcement trailer:
In case you’re questioning, no, this isn’t a Nintendo Swap On-line addition. As an alternative, Nintendo (doubtless realizing how a lot cash it may possibly make off of the Pokémon collection as impartial releases) has opted to supply each video games as single-purchase items of software program. Proudly owning a traditional Nintendo recreation outright? What is that this, 1995?!
All kidding apart, it’s a most welcome deviation from the rental mannequin Nintendo has been pushing the previous almost decade with Swap On-line. Every recreation will promote for $19.99 and can be performed on Nintendo Swap 2. Each video games can be out there for buy following the Pokémon Presents broadcast that can be airing on the identical day.
Supply: The Pokémon Firm Worldwide Press Launch
