Game features

More Pokemon and events across Kanto

Catch every Pokemon, reach event content and discover new paths during a familiar FireRed adventure.

Catch every Pokemon

Pokemon that were normally version-exclusive, event-only or difficult to obtain can be found through new encounters, trades and events.

Explore Kanto again

Travel through the familiar towns, routes, caves and islands of Pokemon FireRed while looking for changes in places you already know.

Find hidden events

Changed dialogue, clues, puzzles and new events reward players who check familiar places and try different actions.

Find different routes

Some choices and hidden requirements can lead to different paths, encounters and endings.

Unlock event Pokemon

Event tickets and special encounters are included in the game so more of the original content can be reached normally.

Enjoy a smoother replay

Selected tutorials are shortened or removed, making it quicker to begin a new FireRed adventure.

Collection changes

Pokemon locations, trades and events

The creator README lists new locations for starters, rare Pokemon, event tickets and legendary encounters. Several in-game trades and rewards are also changed.

Open creator README

The FireRed town map interface showing Pallet Town and the connected Kanto routes. — A familiar map can hide unfamiliar routes.

Exploration

Explore familiar places and check what changed

Routes, towns, caves and buildings remain familiar, but new objects and events give you a reason to explore them again.

The player standing beside a sign near a house, trees and a paved path. — Familiar town scenery with details worth checking.

The player standing outside a Pokemon Center between two sections of water. — A familiar stop along the altered journey.

The player standing at the end of a narrow bridge surrounded by rocks in open water. — Exploration continues across a rocky water route.

Gameplay balance

Not a difficulty hack

Pokemon FRLG.ips keeps the recognizable pace and structure of FireRed. Most battles follow the normal FireRed style. The extra challenge comes from finding hidden events and reaching the different routes.

Familiar FireRedHigh

Quality-of-life changesFocused

Difficulty rebalanceLimited

Extra explorationVery high