Latest Pokémon Game Joins Nintendo Switch Online

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Get ready for a dungeon-crawling adventure! Nintendo announced that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting August 9th. This classic Game Boy Advance title offers a unique roguelike experience where players become Pokémon and embark on quests to solve a mysterious transformation. This addition expands the already impressive library of retro games available to Expansion Pack subscribers.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Desired by Fans

While the addition of Red Rescue Team is exciting, many fans continue to express their hope for mainline Pokémon titles, such as Pokémon Red and Blue, to be added to the Expansion Pack. The current selection leans heavily towards spin-offs like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League, leading to some disappointment within the community.

Speculation regarding the absence of mainline games ranges from potential N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues and Nintendo Switch Online infrastructure limitations to complexities arising from the Pokémon Home app integration. The latter is particularly interesting given Nintendo's lack of complete ownership of the app, suggesting potential licensing or partnership hurdles.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival: Double the Fun!

To celebrate the Red Rescue Team launch and more, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival until September 8th! Resubscribe to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership via the eShop or My Nintendo Store and receive two bonus months FREE!

This festival also includes additional perks:

• Extra Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th).
• Free multiplayer game trials (August 19th-25th – titles TBA).
• Mega Multiplayer game sale (August 26th-September 8th, 2024).

With the upcoming Switch 2 release on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains to be seen. How the service integrates with the new console is a question many are eager to have answered.