Pokémon Joins NSO Library with Latest Addition

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

Get ready for a dungeon-crawling adventure! Nintendo has announced that the classic Game Boy Advance title, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on August 9th. This beloved roguelike spin-off allows players to experience the Pokémon world from a unique perspective – as a Pokémon! Explore twisting dungeons, embark on thrilling missions, and uncover the mystery behind your transformation. This addition expands the already impressive library of classic games available to Expansion Pack subscribers, encompassing titles from Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

While the addition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is exciting news, many fans continue to express their desire for mainline Pokémon games, such as Pokémon Red and Blue, to be included in the Expansion Pack. The current selection primarily features spin-off titles, including Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League. Speculation regarding the absence of mainline games ranges from potential compatibility issues with the N64 Transfer Pak to complexities related to Nintendo Switch Online's infrastructure and integration with the Pokémon Home app. The latter, not wholly owned by Nintendo, presents potential contractual challenges.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Mega Multiplayer Festival

To celebrate the addition of PMD: Red Rescue Team and promote online multiplayer gaming, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival! From now until September 8th, resubscribing to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership will grant you two extra months completely free. This is in addition to other ongoing promotions, including bonus Gold Points for game purchases between August 5th and 18th.

Furthermore, the festival includes free game trials of four unreleased multiplayer Switch titles from August 19th to 25th, followed by a Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.

Looking Ahead to the Switch 2

With the anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains to be seen. How the service will integrate with the new console is currently unknown. For more information on the upcoming Switch 2, please follow the link below. (Link would be inserted here).