Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Basically Confirmed for Nintendo Switch in New Update

A new update basically confirms that Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, and possibly Pokemon Emerald, are coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, and The Pokemon Company has so far released multiple games, in-game events, and physical products to celebrate with fans. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are a great example of this, as they were re-released as ports on the Switch and Switch 2 on Pokemon Day 2026. Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire have long been rumored to also launch as Switch ports, and a new update is further confirmation of this.