Pokémon Unbound is a massive, story-driven FireRed ROM hack set in the original Borrius region, featuring a dark narrative, modern Pokémon systems, scalable difficulty modes, hundreds of side quests, and one of the largest postgames ever created.
Pokémon Unbound is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and polished Pokémon ROM hacks ever made. Developed by Skeli and a team of contributors, the game is built on Pokémon FireRed but features a completely original world known as the Borrius region.
The story takes place in a land still scarred by an ancient war, where political tension, criminal syndicates, and legendary Pokémon threaten to plunge the region back into chaos. Unlike traditional Pokémon games, Unbound presents a darker and more mature narrative filled with mystery, character development, and high-stakes conflict.
Gameplay in Pokémon Unbound is designed to support every type of player. Newcomers can enjoy a more relaxed adventure, while veterans can push themselves through brutally challenging modes that require competitive knowledge, team planning, and deep understanding of Pokémon mechanics.
The game includes modern features such as later-generation Pokémon, updated abilities, physical/special split, reusable TMs, expanded move pools, Mega Evolution, level caps, mission systems, side quests, and quality-of-life improvements found in modern official Pokémon titles.
Beyond the main story, Pokémon Unbound offers one of the largest postgames ever created in a ROM hack, featuring new areas, battle facilities, legendary hunts, challenge modes, and continuous content updates that extend the experience far beyond the Elite Four.