Nintendo Switch Online Expands Retro Library and Teases New Features
Nintendo Switch Online has recently added several classic NES titles, including Pac-Man and games from Game Freak's debut. Upcoming additions for March 10th will include retro Mario titles for the Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance libraries. Dataminers also suggest Nintendo is preparing to introduce challenge modes for classic games on the service.
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Nintendo Switch Online adds Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-Am 2
Nintendo Switch Online has added three classic NES titles: Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2. These games are available to all standard Nintendo Switch Online members without requiring the Expansion Pack tier.
Select Nintendo Classics Games Might Be Getting Special Challenges Soon
Dataminers have discovered inaccessible 'challenge modes' within the NES, SNES, and Game Boy libraries on Nintendo Switch Online. These challenges, similar to NES Remix but without the remixing aspect, start from specific points in select games and have unique success and fail states. This discovery fuels speculation that Nintendo may announce these new features soon, potentially during an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch NES, SNES, and Game Boy games reportedly getting challenges
Nintendo is reportedly planning to introduce a 'challenges' feature for NES, SNES, and Game Boy games on both the current Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While the apps have received major version updates, the feature is not yet live. This addition could serve as an incentive for Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions.
Nintendo Switch Online adds five more Classics for May
Nintendo is adding five classic Virtual Boy games to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass service in May: V-Tetris, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, and Vertical Force. These titles are available to subscribers who also own the Virtual Boy peripheral.
Nintendo Switch Online April 2026 NES Haul Brings Three More Retro Classics
Nintendo has added three new classic NES games, Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga, to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. Mendel Palace is notable as the debut title from Game Freak. These additions do not require the Expansion Pack.
Pac-Man & Game Freak’s first ever game join NES library on Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online has added Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga to its NES library. Pac-Man is a classic arcade port, Mendel Palace is Game Freak's first game, and The Tower of Druaga is a Japan-only action RPG.
Nintendo Switch Online April Additions Include 3 NES Classics
Nintendo has added three new classic games to the Nintendo Switch Online service, including the arcade title Pac-Man. These additions expand the library of retro games available to subscribers.
3 NES games added to Switch Online
Nintendo has added three classic NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: The Tower of Druaga, PAC-MAN, and Mendel Palace. These titles are available through the "Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics" app for subscribers. Namco developed two of the games, while Game Freak developed Mendel Palace, which was originally published by Namco in Japan.
PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga Added to Switch Online NES Library
Nintendo has added three more classic NES titles to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service: PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga. Mendel Palace is a puzzle-action game, while The Tower of Druaga is a maze-based action title.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Games
Nintendo has added three classic titles to its Nintendo Switch Online NES library: Pac-Man, Mendel Palace, and The Tower of Druaga. These games are now available for subscribers to play on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo’s March Gift: More Classic Mario Magic Coming to Switch Online
Nintendo has announced new classic Mario games will be added to Nintendo Switch Online in March 2026. While specific titles have not been revealed, the announcement has generated excitement among fans for potential additions from various eras of the franchise. This move is seen as a way to add value to the subscription service and appeal to both nostalgic players and new generations.
Three retro Mario titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Mario Day
Nintendo is adding three retro Mario titles to its Nintendo Switch Online service on March 10th, also known as MAR10 Day. Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash will be available on the Virtual Boy app, while Mario vs. Donkey Kong will join the Game Boy Advance library. Access to these games requires the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.