Pokémon Adds Another Game to the NSO Library

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

Get ready for a dungeon-crawling adventure! Nintendo announced the addition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, launching August 9th. This classic Game Boy Advance title joins the growing library of retro games available to Expansion Pack subscribers.

A Roguelike Pokémon Adventure

Originally released in 2006, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team offers a unique roguelike experience. Players transform into Pokémon, exploring randomly generated dungeons and embarking on quests to solve the mystery behind their transformation. This title preceded the Nintendo DS release of Blue Rescue Team and later received a Nintendo Switch remake in 2020 as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

While the Expansion Pack regularly adds classic titles, the inclusion of primarily Pokémon spin-offs (like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League) has left some fans wanting more. Many are eagerly anticipating the addition of mainline Pokémon games like Pokémon Red and Blue. Speculation regarding this absence ranges from potential N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues and Nintendo Switch Online infrastructure limitations to complexities surrounding the Pokémon Home app integration.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival

Alongside the PMD: Red Rescue Team announcement, Nintendo unveiled a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online resubscribers. As part of the Mega Multiplayer Festival (running until September 8th), purchasing a 12-month membership receives two bonus months. Further perks include increased Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th) and free multiplayer game trials (August 19th-25th; titles to be announced). A Mega Multiplayer game sale will follow (August 26th-September 8th, 2024).

The Future of NSO and the Switch 2

With the upcoming Switch 2 launch, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains uncertain. How the service will integrate with the new console is yet to be revealed. For more details on the Switch 2, check out the link below!