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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 joins the growing library of retro games accessible to Expansion Pack subscribers.

This roguelike adventure puts you in the paws (or fins, or wings!) of a Pokémon, tasked with solving the mystery of your human-to-Pokémon transformation. Explore ever-changing dungeons, complete missions, and uncover the truth! While a Rescue Team DX remake exists for the Switch, this is a chance to experience the original Game Boy Advance version.

Mainline Pokémon Games Still Sought After

The addition of Red Rescue Team continues the trend of adding Pokémon spin-offs to the Expansion Pack, including titles like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League. However, many fans are still hoping to see mainline Pokémon games like Pokémon Red and Blue added to the service. Speculation about the reasons for their absence ranges from N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues to potential complexities with Nintendo's infrastructure and the Pokémon Home app integration.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival

Beyond the PMD announcement, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival until September 8th! Resubscribe to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and receive two bonus months! Additionally, there are bonus Gold Points for game purchases (August 5th-18th), free multiplayer game trials (August 19th-25th), and a Mega Multiplayer game sale (August 26th-September 8th).

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains to be seen. For more details on the upcoming Switch 2, check out the link below! (Link would be inserted here)