Pokémon Expands NSO Lineup with Latest Addition

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 subscribers.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, originally released in 2006, casts players as a human transformed into a Pokémon. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, complete missions, and uncover the mystery behind your transformation. This roguelike experience offers a unique take on the Pokémon universe. Note that a Blue Rescue Team version also exists, and a remake, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, launched on the Switch in 2020.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

While the Expansion Pack regularly adds new classic titles, the inclusion of primarily Pokémon spin-offs (like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League) has left some fans wanting more. Many are hoping to see mainline entries like Pokémon Red and Blue added to the service.

Speculation regarding the absence of mainline games ranges from potential N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues to concerns about the Switch's Pokémon Home app integration and its impact on trading mechanics. The complexity of integrating a third-party app and preventing exploitation may be contributing factors.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival: Double the Fun!

Alongside the PMD: Red Rescue Team announcement, Nintendo revealed a special resubscription offer as part of the Mega Multiplayer Festival (running until September 8th). Purchase a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and receive two bonus months free! Additional perks include bonus Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th) and free multiplayer game trials (August 19th-25th; specific titles TBA). A Mega Multiplayer game sale follows from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains uncertain. Learn more about the upcoming Switch 2 by following the link below!