Editor’s Note
This article discusses unconfirmed reports about potential Nintendo game re-releases. The information originates from an online leak and has not been verified by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company. Details should be treated as speculative until official announcements are made.
According to a recent leak, Nintendo is planning on re-releasing roughly a dozen Pokémon classics, including Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
The leak, originating from a 4chan poster, claims that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International subsidiary Pokémon Works are teaming up to release two physical Nintendo Switch Pokémon collections titled “Pokémon Memories” and “Pokémon Reminiscence”.
Pokémon Memories will include Red, Gold, Ruby and FireRed, whereas Pokémon Reminiscence will include Blue, Silver, Sapphire and LeafGreen. Yellow, Crystal and Emerald will be available as bonus digital codes in a purported “double pack” that contains both collections.
While this might sound like great news, comments on social media are decidedly divided. Fans are disappointed that the titles will only be available as physical and digital releases, as opposed to being included in the Nintendo Switch Online service.
The veracity of the leak should be taken with a grain of salt due to its origin on 4chan, a platform known for frequent unverified claims. However, the reported March 13 release date is not too far off, so its authenticity will likely be confirmed or debunked soon.