Pokémon Gaia
An original journey through Orbtus with six generations represented, Mega Evolution, hidden areas and a complete route through the Pokémon League.
Applies to: v2.5 and earlier to v3.x
Saves from versions before v3 do not work on v3. The developer describes forward compatibility within v3 as an intention rather than a guarantee.
Developer source · Save guidance checked 27 Sep 2026
Straight answers
- What is the latest version of Pokémon Gaia?
- Latest version: 3.2. Developer release date: 8 Nov 2018.
- What is the latest catalog note?
- 21 Sep 2026 — Catalog status note. Read the dated note
- How do I update Pokémon Gaia?
- Re-patch a clean, unmodified base ROM you already own, following the developer's instructions. Save carries over: With conditions. Applies to: v2.5 and earlier to v3.x. Read the save requirements · Developer source
- Is Pokémon Gaia finished?
- Status: complete. Campaign: The creator's current project thread marks Gaia complete. All eight Gyms, the main story, Elite Four and Champion are playable through the credits; version 3.2 has no postgame.
- Which base game does Pokémon Gaia need?
- Base game: Pokémon FireRed (English v1.0). Patch format: UPS patch in the developer-hosted v3.2 package
- Which starter Pokémon can you choose?
- Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup
- Where is the official documentation?
- Creator-authored Gaia thread
- Which platforms and emulators are confirmed?
- Apply the included UPS patch to the exact clean FireRed base specified by the developer README. · Saves from 3.0 and 3.1 are documented as compatible with 3.2; saves from 2.5 or earlier are not. · The official FAQ recommends a 128 KB Flash save type on compatible emulators.
What kind of adventure is it?
Ancient Orbtus was destroyed by earthquakes, leaving temples, idols and unanswered questions. When seismic activity returns, Professor Redwood recruits new Trainers to investigate.
Recorded gameplay details
Orbtus
Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup
The creator's current project thread marks Gaia complete. All eight Gyms, the main story, Elite Four and Champion are playable through the credits; version 3.2 has no postgame.
Not stated by the creator
Full main-story campaign through the League; the developer does not publish an official hour count.
Includes original tracks for locations and major battles alongside adapted Pokémon music.
Recorded features
- A fully original region and archaeology-led story with eight Gyms and the Pokémon League
- Pokémon from Kanto through Kalos, modern moves, abilities, Fairy type and Mega Evolution
- Hidden grottos, secret temples, underwater maps and exploration rewards
- Original music, reusable TMs, indoor running and Repel reuse prompts
Known limits
- The distributed build is still named Beta v3.2, while the creator's current project thread marks Gaia complete and limits future revisions to bug fixes or small updates
- Version 3.2 reaches the credits and concludes the main story, but it does not include a postgame
- Saves from versions 2.5 and earlier are not compatible with the v3 branch
- Not all 721 coded Pokémon are fully functional or catchable; the six-generation claim does not mean a complete living Pokédex
Recorded convenience features
- Reusable TMs and faster field-move animations
- Indoor running and Repel reuse prompts
- Experience gained when catching Pokémon
- Modern items, abilities, physical/special split and Fairy type
Before you update or start
- Apply the included UPS patch to the exact clean FireRed base specified by the developer README.
- Saves from 3.0 and 3.1 are documented as compatible with 3.2; saves from 2.5 or earlier are not.
- The official FAQ recommends a 128 KB Flash save type on compatible emulators.
Safe patch boundary
- Open only the developer-owned source or release page linked below.
- Patch format: UPS patch in the developer-hosted v3.2 package. Read the bundled instructions before patching.
- Use your own legally obtained copy of the required base game: Pokémon FireRed (English v1.0).
- Back up the in-game save before changing a patched build.
We never host ROM files, BIOS files, prepatched games, mirrors or unofficial download bundles.
Open the official patch source Open the complete safe patching guide Check your base file and patch locally Compare all three installation models Choose a GBA emulator and check your savesPlaying Pokémon Gaia on a handheld? Start with the device guide- Version 3.0
Retained release-note date for version 3.0 and the main story through the League credits; not a playtest by this site.
- Version 3.2
Retained release-note date for version 3.2. Save conditions are recorded separately above; this note is not proof that we tested a save transfer.
- Catalog source note
Historical catalog note about the creator's site and version 3.2. The note date does not establish a new creator check or a verified patch input.
- Before-you-play guide note
Retained note about campaign and save documentation used for the guide. It is not proof that we tested the game, a device or save compatibility.
- Catalog status note
The retained record distinguishes the creator's complete-project label from the historical Beta v3.2 package name and its missing postgame. This note is not a new release or a fresh creator check.
Recorded sources
Spherical Ice
Checked 21 Sep 2026: Spherical Ice's own site still labels the v3.2 package as the latest download. The creator-authored Eevee Expo thread now marks the project complete and says future revisions would be bug fixes or small updates; its historical release notes still identify the distributed build as Beta v3.2 and document that it has no postgame.
Written with AI help from recorded source notes. Catalog source checks, release reviews and save guidance have separate dates. No hands-on play or device results are recorded here.
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