Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October

Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are set to link with Pokémon HOME this October, according to an official announcement on Pokémon.com. At the same time, the long‑running Pokémon Bank service for Nintendo 3DS is slated to end in February 2027, as reported by VGChartz and confirmed by Nintendo Everything. Coverage across gaming outlets emphasizes both the new Home integration and the impending Bank termination. Noisy Pixel highlighted the confirmation of Home support and associated in‑game events alongside the announcement of the 3DS service end.

ComicBook.com focused on the practical impact of the Bank shutdown, stressing that transfers from legacy titles will no longer be possible. VGChartz provided the specific February 2027 shutdown date and noted the addition of FireRed and LeafGreen to Home’s roster. Nintendo Everything relayed the official Bank shutdown notice, while Pokémon.com delivered the October linkage news. With the platform reaching the end of its lifecycle, Nintendo is consolidating its cloud services under Pokémon HOME, a cross‑platform repository that already supports newer handheld and console games.

Extending Home to include the Game Boy Advance‑based FireRed and LeafGreen titles expands legacy coverage and offers a migration path for players who have not yet transitioned their collections. Looking ahead, the October rollout of Home support for FireRed and LeafGreen will be the first opportunity for players to link these classic games to the newer service. Users are advised to migrate any valuable Pokémon before the February 2027 Bank closure to avoid loss of access, as the shutdown will end all import capabilities. Further details on the in‑game events tied to the October update are expected from Nintendo and Pokémon.com in the coming weeks.