Pokemon Red & Blue 30th Anniversary Release Officially Confirmed for April 2027

A new 30th anniversary Pokemon release is on the way for nostalgic Gen 1 fans to pick up in 2027. The Pokemon franchise has already taken fans back to the Kanto Region for the 30th anniversary with re-releases of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch. Next year, Pokemon fans can relive the Red and Blue story through a special release, officially confirmed for April 2027. Since 1996, the Pokemon franchise has drastically evolved to become a media empire that expands beyond just the video game series.