HeartGold and SoulSilver Return in a Single-Screen Remaster for PC and Switch
A fan project revives seven games
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, released in 2009, revisit the Johto and Kanto regions from Pokémon Gold and Silver. The remakes earned positive reviews from critics and players. The unofficial Pokémon DS Widescreen mod also includes Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, Pokémon White 2 and Pokémon Platinum. The Gaming Emporium announced the project on Twitter/X.
One display replaces stacked screens
The mod rearranges battles, menus, Pokémon management and touchscreen controls for a single widescreen display, removing the need for two stacked DS screens. It also offers controller support, individual game saves and an all-in-one launcher. The games are compatible with widescreen displays and support up to 4K resolution and 60fps, according to the article.
What players need to know
The download does not include the games. Interested players need a modded Nintendo Switch and compatible Pokémon DS ROMs. The project is not a native PC recompilation. It runs through an integrated melonDS emulator with custom widescreen rendering and interface changes tailored to each game.
A look toward Pokémon’s future
The project arrives during the franchise’s 30th anniversary year. Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves were announced as the start of the tenth generation, with a Nintendo Switch 2 launch planned for 2027. The article suggests fan-made projects could encourage modern remakes of classic games, but says Game Freak is focused on developing the upcoming titles.
Key points
- The mod adapts seven Nintendo DS Pokémon games for a single widescreen display.
- HeartGold and SoulSilver are among the included games.
- Players need a modded Nintendo Switch and compatible ROMs, which are not included.
- The project uses melonDS emulation and supports up to 4K and 60fps.