: The DexNav can now display fishing encounters and additional Pokémon details. A "Care Package" feature was also highlighted in this version, providing essential items automatically after boss battles to eliminate "Thief" grinding.

The Pokémon ROM hacking community has long celebrated Radical Red as the gold standard for difficulty hacks. Created by the enigmatic developer , this FireRed hack reimagines Generation 3 Kanto with modern mechanics, every Pokémon up to Generation 8, Mega Evolution, Dynamax (in specific battles), and a ruthless competitive AI.

: Entering EZCatch into your NES at home makes every Pokéball have a 100% catch rate.

Play time is now synced to the Real-Time Clock (RTC), preventing technical issues caused by fast-forwarding/speed-ups.

Players can input codes into the NES in their room for QoL items, including infinite Rare Candies and Pomeg Berries for easy leveling and happiness management.

Several signature Gen 9 moves received slight modifications to prevent uncompetitive RNG sweeps in Hardcore Mode.

Radical Red is known for giving unviable Pokémon a competitive edge. Version 3.1 continues this tradition with targeted changes to base stats, typings, and abilities. Pokémon Buffs

Most players agree: 3.1 is the definitive version of Radical Red. It’s harder in some places (Misty, Sabrina), fairer in others (Falkner, Lance), and overall more polished. The QoL changes alone make it worth the update.

: Fixed previous issues where randomized moves would always map 1:1 (e.g., Ember always becoming Surf). Moves and abilities are now more truly random. for care packages or how to access the post-game areas in this version?

: The party screen was revamped to match the Black and White style, and physical/special split icons were added to the TM Case and move screens.