A brand-new Pokemon release suddenly allows fans to play on PC. 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the monster-catching franchise, as the first-ever games in the series debuted in Japan in 1996 as Pokemon Red and Green, which later released worldwide as Pokemon Red and Blue. The franchise has enjoyed nine main generations of games, sequels, spin-offs, anime releases, and products of all kinds, and it's one of the most successful in the world. Pokemon fans are now waiting for Generation 10, which will allegedly release in late 2027.
Still, the celebrations in 2026 are far from over. The Pokemon Company recently released a new Pokemon Home update that allows Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen players to get a free Celebi, enables support for the Gen 3 ports on Switch and Switch 2, and adds more storage space for premium accounts. Several games are getting special events and promotions to honor the 30th anniversary, and Pokemon TCG even got a dedicated set with great pull rates. Though not an official release, fans can now also play Pokemon on PC with daily updates.
During the 2026 Pokemon Day presentation, The Pokemon Company addresses Pokemon Home support...
