February 27 is set to be a significant day for Pokémon enthusiasts globally, as the Pokémon Company prepares for a special Pokémon Presents livestream to commemorate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. This event promises a plethora of exciting announcements, particularly the anticipated reveal of the rumored tenth generation, tentatively named Wind and Wave.

In addition to the potential new generation, fans can look forward to the arrival of two classic titles, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The release of these beloved Game Boy Advance titles is a certainty following the livestream, and they will be available for $19.99 each.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that these games will be ready for purchase immediately after the Pokémon Presents concludes. Given that the livestream is expected to last approximately 25 minutes, players can anticipate diving into the nostalgia of these classic RPGs around 6:25 AM Pacific Time or 9:25 AM Eastern Time on Friday morning.

For viewers in different time zones, here’s a convenient release schedule: In Los Angeles (Pacific Time), the games will launch at 6:25 AM, while those in Denver (Mountain Time) can access them at 7:25 AM. Chicago (Central Time) will see the launch at 8:25 AM, and New York City (Eastern Time) at 9:25 AM. Across the pond, London (GMT) will join in at 12:25 PM, while players in India (IST) can expect to play at 7:55 PM. In Japan (JST), the games will be available at 11:25 PM, whereas Sydney (AEDT) residents can look forward to accessing them at 1:25 AM on the following day. Lastly, Auckland (NZDT) will be last to join the fun with a release at 3:25 AM.

With a multitude of developments on the horizon, fans are eagerly counting down to catch all the news at this year’s Pokémon Presents. The excitement is palpable as players prepare to revisit the regions and adventures of the iconic FireRed and LeafGreen, along with whatever new surprises may await.