Overview
- A social‑media leak posted by content creator Light88 on Wednesday, September 30, claims Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire ports for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 will arrive on October 8, 2026.
- Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have not publicly confirmed the ports or a release date, so outlets treating the claim as unverified advise caution before assuming it is official.
- Datamining earlier this year uncovered files referencing Gen‑3 compatibility with Pokémon HOME and Nintendo posted new HD Hoenn gameplay footage in late September, both of which have fueled expectations of official ports.
- Light88 has a mixed but notable track record for Pokémon scoops, and analysts point out Nintendo’s recent habit of announcing re‑releases on short notice as a reason the October 8 claim is plausible but not proven.
- Nintendo’s successful FireRed and LeafGreen Switch releases this year show clear commercial upside for Gen‑3 ports and, if the leak proves true, players should expect a quick eShop launch and immediate sales impact.