Pokémon Crystal Fan Remake GS Vitro Adds Open-World Johto
Pokémon GS Vitro is a fan-made remake of Pokémon Crystal that gives Johto an open-world structure and visuals inspired by Nintendo DS titles. It is being developed with RPG Maker XP for PC and Android, with iOS play possible through the Empo app. The project expands the Pokédex to 350 creatures, adds Mega Evolutions, and includes modern mechanics and quality-of-life options.
Pokémon GS Vitro reimagines Johto as an open region, letting players reach multiple towns and routes immediately after leaving the starter town. Field Moves replace HMs from the beginning, and wild Pokémon levels scale with the player's team, while Gym Leaders and some trainers use varied teams.
The fan project targets PC and Android through RPG Maker XP, with iOS access via Empo. Its Pokédex reaches 350 creatures, including Johto, Kanto, and some newer species, all obtainable normally. Mega Evolutions, Nuzlocke/Random options, PC EXP sharing, Pokégear tools, battle-only Turbo, quick healing, and Stadium 2-style color variations are planned. Release is October 30, 2026.
The release could energize Pokémon fandom and fan-remake communities, giving players on PC, Android, and iOS another way to revisit Johto. It may also spotlight RPG Maker XP and Empo as accessible tools for hobbyist developers. Because it is unofficial, its reception could renew conversations about how fan projects coexist with official releases, affecting creators and players who follow that ecosystem.