Pokémon Expands NSO Library with Latest Title

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, alongside Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis titles.

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. A companion title, Blue Rescue Team, was released for the Nintendo DS, and a remake, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, arrived on the Switch in 2020.

Mainline Pokémon Titles Still Sought After

While the Expansion Pack regularly adds classic titles, the inclusion of primarily spin-off Pokémon games (like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League) has left some fans wanting more. Many are hoping for mainline entries, such as Pokémon Red and Blue, to become available. Speculation regarding this absence includes potential challenges with N64 Transfer Pak compatibility, Nintendo Switch Online infrastructure limitations, and integration complexities with the Pokémon Home app (due to Nintendo not owning the app outright).

Nintendo Switch Online Resubscription Bonus & Mega Multiplayer Festival

To celebrate the addition of PMD: Red Rescue Team and the upcoming Mega Multiplayer Festival (running until September 8th), Nintendo is offering a special deal. Purchase a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership via the eShop or My Nintendo Store and receive two extra months free! Additional bonuses include extra Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th) and free multiplayer game trials (August 19th-25th; specific titles to be announced). A Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale will follow (August 26th-September 8th, 2024).

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains uncertain. For more information on the upcoming Switch 2, check out the link below!