Nintendo brings back Pokémon Fire Red Version and Pokémon Leaf Green Version for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has announced the relaunch of the titles of Pokémon Fire Red Version y Pokémon Leaf Green Version for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, which will be available starting next Friday, February 27.

The video game company has recovered both classic games from the Game Boy Advancewhich were released for the first time in 2004 and will now return to the latest generation of Nintendo consoles to celebrate the Pokémon Day, which is celebrated every February 27 internationally and this year will also feature the Pokémon Presents event.

Nintendo has assured that the version for Nintendo Switch will retain much of the essence of the original games but with updated graphics. In addition, it has also been included Archi7an archipelago of islands that expands the playable map and “makes the adventure even bigger,” according to the company on its website.

Ahead of its launch, Nintendo has prepared a trailer that their nostalgia appeals from the most veteran Pokémon players, with phrases like “Some memories don’t disappear with the passage of time” and remembering memorable moments from the first experiences with Pokémon, from choosing the first partner to legendary battles.

Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be available in the Nintendo eShop for Switch and Switch 2 next February 27 when ‘Pokémon Presents’ ends, where the next news for the video game franchise will be announced and the 30th anniversary of the launch of the first titles will be celebrated.

Both Pokémon Fire Red Version and Pokémon Leaf Green Version can be reserved now in digital stores with a price of 19,99 euros.