Pokemon Ruby And Sapphire Port Talk Grows After Official Video
The rumor rests on video quality alone, and the only concrete precedent is the February 2026 Switch release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, which is what gives the guess any weight.
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The Pokemon Information Bureau account posted a Respect for the Aged Day video on September 21 showing the old man Hagi chasing his Wingull, Peeko-chan, in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. The footage is noticeably clearer than an October 2021 Fishing Day post using the same game, and fans have read the difference as a sign that a Ruby and Sapphire port may be coming. No official announcement exists.
The clip itself is small: Hagi calling "Hey, hey! Wait, wait, Peeko-chan!" as his Wingull circles the house. What viewers fixed on was the picture, which is sharper and more saturated than the same game's earlier appearances, including an October 2021 post for Fishing Day.
That comparison is the whole basis for the talk. The Pokemon Information Bureau account has said nothing, and clearer capture equipment would explain the difference just as well. Fan expectations are running high partly because Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen arrived on Switch in February 2026.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.