Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Get ready for another classic Pokémon adventure! Nintendo announced the addition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, launching August 9th. This beloved roguelike title joins the growing library of retro games available to Expansion Pack subscribers, encompassing Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis titles.
Originally released on the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team casts players as a human transformed into a Pokémon. Players explore procedurally generated dungeons, embarking on missions to solve the mystery behind their transformation. A companion title, Blue Rescue Team, was released simultaneously 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 new classic games, the inclusion of primarily spin-off titles like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League has left some fans wanting more. Many are hoping for the addition of core series entries like Pokémon Red and Blue. Speculation regarding their absence ranges from potential N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues to infrastructure limitations and complexities related to integrating the Pokémon Home app, which Nintendo doesn't fully own. One fan theorized that Nintendo is prioritizing ensuring fair and secure trading functionality within the NSO environment.
Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival
Alongside the PMD: Red Rescue Team announcement, Nintendo unveiled a special offer for renewing Nintendo Switch Online memberships. As part of the Mega Multiplayer Festival (running until September 8th), purchasing a 12-month subscription via the eShop or My Nintendo Store will net you an extra two months free. Further perks include bonus Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th) and free trials of four multiplayer Switch games (August 19th-25th), with titles to be revealed soon. A Mega Multiplayer game sale will follow from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.
The Future of NSO on Switch 2
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, the future integration of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains uncertain. Further details will likely emerge as Nintendo reveals more about its next-generation console. For more information on the Switch 2, check out [link to article].
