Classic Pokémon Remakes Set for Nintendo Switch Release in February 2026

Classic Pokémon Titles Coming to Nintendo Switch on February 27, 2026

Remakes of classic Pokémon games originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004 are scheduled to become available for Nintendo Switch. These titles will be offered as downloadable software from the Nintendo eShop beginning Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. PST, following the conclusion of a Pokémon Presents presentation.

Game Content and Features on Nintendo Switch

The upcoming Nintendo Switch versions will retain much of the original games' Kantonian setting and storyline. Players will be able to revisit the classic story and Pokémon featured in the earlier releases while experiencing updated graphics. The Nintendo Switch release will also include the Sevii Islands content that was introduced with the original Game Boy Advance versions.

In addition to the single-player adventure, the Nintendo Switch editions will support local communication features. Players will be able to trade Pokémon and battle each other using local connectivity options. The announcement states that additional activities will be available through local communication, though they are not detailed in the provided information.

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The digital versions of these classic Pokémon remakes will be distributed through the Nintendo eShop. The text notes that PokémonCenter.com functions as the official online shop for Pokémon-related products, and users may navigate there from the main Pokémon website. When leaving the main site for external pages, including the official shop and other linked sites, users are informed that The Pokémon Company International is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or security practices of those external websites.

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