Pokémon Expands NSO Library with New Game

Get ready for a thrilling addition to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service! Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is set to join the classic games catalog on August 9. This announcement from Nintendo brings excitement to fans of the beloved Pokémon roguelike spinoff. Here's everything you need to know about this classic title and the reactions from the Pokémon community.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team Gets Added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Available on August 9

Nintendo is enhancing its Switch's Expansion Pack classic games catalog with another cherished Pokémon title. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team will be available on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service starting August 9. This classic Pokémon spin-off, originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, offers players a unique roguelike experience. In the game, players assume the role of a human transformed into a Pokémon, navigating through dungeons and embarking on missions to uncover the mystery behind their transformation. Alongside its Game Boy Advance release, a Blue Rescue Team version was launched for the Nintendo DS, and it was later remade for the Switch in 2020 as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.

Pokémon Fans Want Mainline Games on NSO Expansion Pack

While the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service regularly updates its library with classic titles, it has primarily included Pokémon spin-off games like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League. This has led to some dissatisfaction among fans who eagerly await the inclusion of mainline Pokémon games. Despite no indications from Nintendo about adding titles like Pokémon Red and Blue to the expansion pack, fans have speculated on the reasons behind this decision.

Some believe Nintendo is addressing issues related to N64 Transfer Pak interoperability, while others point to challenges with the NSO infrastructure and the integration of the Switch's Pokémon Home app. Since Nintendo does not fully own the app, contractual agreements with its partners may complicate its integration. One fan noted, "I'd guess they want to ensure there's trading and that the trading can't be exploited."

NSO Latest Rewards and Nintendo Mega Multiplayer Festival

Get two months for free when you resubscribe now!

In addition to the exciting news about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Nintendo has unveiled a special offer for those resubscribing to Nintendo Switch Online. As part of the Nintendo Mega Multiplayer Festival, running until September 8, a 12-month membership purchased from the eShop or My Nintendo Store will include an additional two months of free membership. This promotion also includes extra Gold Points on game purchases made between August 5 and August 18.

Furthermore, from August 19 to August 25, Nintendo will offer game trials for four multiplayer Switch titles, though the specific games will be revealed closer to the event. Following the trials, the Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale will take place from August 26 to September 8, 2024.

As Nintendo prepares for the generational leap to the Switch 2, expected to be announced within the fiscal year, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack integration remains uncertain. For more details on the upcoming Switch 2, click on the link below to read our comprehensive article!