Pokemon The New Kanto

Pokémon: The New Kanto is a fan-made Pokémon RPG that reimagines the Kanto region with a stronger storyline and improved gameplay systems. It runs on the FireRed engine but with modern mechanics, new characters, and multiple ways to progress. You move through episodic chapters where your choices affect the difficulty and the story itself.

We recently added this ROM hack to our website under the Pokémon games section. We know people love playing story-driven Pokémon games on our website. That’s why we decided to include this game that offers a different kind of journey, especially if you have already explored the original Kanto region.

Each route, town, and gym has been redesigned to fit a stronger narrative. You’ll see new events tied to Team Rocket, meet original characters, and discover optional side missions that reward smart decision-making. If you’ve already completed the classic FireRed, this one gives you a reason to explore again, with tougher trainers and rare Pokémon hidden across the map.

Special Features of Pokémon: The New Kanto

• Expanded Pokédex with full Kanto lineup + select Gen 2 and Gen 3 Pokémon
• Modernized FireRed engine with better difficulty scaling
• A branching story based on the choices you make
• Optional challenge trainers that reward skilled play
• Cross-gen evolutions are supported by default
• Redesigned gyms and new characters across each region
• Storylines linked to Team Rocket and Mewtwo
• Side quests, hidden trainers, and bonus objectives

How to Play:

• Arrow Keys – Move around the map
• Enter – Open menu / confirm
• Z / X – Confirm/cancel actions (may vary depending on your emulator)
• Spacebar – Speed up gameplay (if supported)
• S – Quick save (if emulator allows)
• D – Quick load

You can also customize these controls in most emulators. If you're playing on our website, check the control icons below the screen.