A leak claims that Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald may be released on a modern Nintendo platform in September or October 2026. If accurate, this would give players official access to the original Game Boy Advance versions for the first time on current hardware, while helping fill the gap before the next main generation of Pokémon games.

The claim comes from leaker Shpeshal_Nick, but no official announcement or detailed evidence has been provided. Circumstantial support includes February data-mining that found FireRed and LeafGreen checking for the three Hoenn games, and a Rayquaza-themed Pokémon card set, Delta Reigns, due in November; FireRed and LeafGreen currently cost $19.99 on the eShop. The article suggests the games may be sold separately rather than added to Nintendo Classics, as enhanced online features could affect Pokémon availability.