Pokémon FireRed Version
Pokémon FireRed Version is the Kanto remake from 2004 by Game Freak, available since February 2026 also as a standalone download for Nintendo Switch. The re-release offers the classic gym challenge, the Sevii Islands, local wireless multiplayer and, from October 2026, permanent connection to Pokémon HOME.
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- Developer
- Game Freak
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Genre
- Adventure, JRPG
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Singleplayer
- Game series
- Pokemon
- Also known as
- Pokemon FireRed Version, Pokémon Feuerrote Edition, Pokemon Feuerrote Edition
On this page 9 sections
What is Pokémon FireRed Version?
Pokémon FireRed Version is Game Freak's reinterpretation of Pokémon Red Version. The role-playing game takes you through Kanto and expands the classic adventure with the Sevii Islands.
Updated 30.09.2026
Sources
- Nintendo – Pokémon FireRed Version nintendo.com
Release
The original Game Boy Advance version came out in 2004. Nintendo released the Switch re-release on Feb 27, 2026. Pokémon HOME supports the Switch version from Oct 2026.
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Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME support starts with update 4.1.0.
Source
- Pokémon – HOME-Anbindung pokemon.co.jp
- Nintendo Life – Update-Termin nintendolife.com
Updated 30.09.2026
Sources
- Nintendo – Pokémon FireRed Version nintendo.com
- Pokémon – Pokémon HOME pokemon.co.jp
Platforms
The game originally came out for Game Boy Advance. The re-release is Nintendo Switch software and can also be played on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo sells separate language versions.
Updated 30.09.2026
Sources
- Nintendo – Plattformen nintendo.com
Gameplay
The role-playing game combines exploring, catching, training and turn-based battles. FireRed expands Kanto with the Sevii Islands. The Switch version supports local wireless multiplayer for two to five players.
Updated 30.09.2026
Sources
- Nintendo – Spielbeschreibung nintendo.com
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Pokémon HOME
Pokémon from the Switch version can be transferred to Pokémon HOME and then taken to compatible other series games. Pokémon from other games cannot be imported into FireRed. If you complete the FireRed software Pokédex in Pokémon HOME, you can receive a special Celebi as a secret gift in the mobile version.
Support starts with the Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 update announced for Oct 7, 2026.
Updated 30.09.2026
Sources
- Pokémon – HOME-Anbindung pokemon.co.jp
- Nintendo Life – Update-Termin nintendolife.com
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Game series
Pokémon FireRed Version was developed by Game Freak. The game belongs to the Pokémon series; the Switch re-release is distributed by Nintendo.
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Updated 30.09.2026
Sources
- The Pokémon Company – Neuveröffentlichung pokemon.com
