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Rumor· Nintendo· Published Aug 12, 2026

Dexerto reports Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald ports may target late 2026

Dexerto reported that insider Shpeshal Nick said ports of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald are being lined up for late September or October. The report does not say which platforms would get them, and Nintendo has not said anything about the games.

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Signal Summary

According to Dexerto, the claim comes from a gaming insider who said the three Hoenn-era Pokemon games are being discussed for a late-2026 window. The outlet adds that the platform details remain unclear.

Why It Matters

If true, the rumor points to another classic Pokemon re-release that could reach Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Fans of the Hoenn games may see this as a sign Nintendo is still using older generations to fill gaps between new releases.

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The source is a reporter-written Dexerto article citing a third-party insider claim, so the signal is unconfirmed and should be treated as rumor reporting.

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    Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald ports rumored for 2026 release - Dexerto

    “Gaming Pokemon Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald ports rumored for 2026 release by Joe Pring Published: Aug 12, 2026, 11:16 Save for later Save for later Add as a preferred source o”
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