Pokémon Expands Nintendo Switch Online Library

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 you play as a Pokémon, exploring dungeons and solving the mystery of your transformation.

This addition expands the already impressive library of retro games available through the Expansion Pack, which includes titles from the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis. Red Rescue Team, originally released in 2006, was later remade for the Nintendo Switch as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX in 2020.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

While fans appreciate the addition of Red Rescue Team, many continue to hope for the inclusion of mainline Pokémon games like Pokémon Red and Blue in the Expansion Pack. Speculation regarding this absence ranges from potential N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues to challenges related to Nintendo Switch Online's infrastructure and integration with the Pokémon Home app. The latter, due to external ownership, might present unique integration hurdles.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival Offers

To celebrate the new addition and more, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival! Resubscribe to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership before September 8th and receive two extra months free! Additional bonuses include extra Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th) and free trials of four multiplayer Switch titles (August 19th-25th). A Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale will follow from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.

With the upcoming Switch 2 on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains uncertain. However, for now, players can look forward to exploring the mysteries of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and taking advantage of the Mega Multiplayer Festival's generous offers.