Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Get ready for another classic Pokémon 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 beloved roguelike title joins the growing library of retro games accessible to Expansion Pack subscribers, including 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. Explore dungeons, complete missions, and uncover the mystery behind your transformation in this engaging spin-off. A companion title, Blue Rescue Team, was released for the Nintendo DS, 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's retro game selection regularly expands, the inclusion of primarily Pokémon spin-offs (like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League) has left some fans wanting more. Many players are eager to see mainline Pokémon games, such as Pokémon Red and Blue, added to the service. 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 (which Nintendo doesn't fully own).
One fan theorized that Nintendo is prioritizing ensuring smooth and secure trading functionality within the mainline games to prevent exploitation.
Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival
Beyond the PMD: Red Rescue Team announcement, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival running until September 8th. Resubscribing to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership via the eShop or My Nintendo Store will net you two bonus months! Further perks include extra Gold Points on game purchases (August 5th-18th) and free trials of four unannounced multiplayer Switch games (August 19th-25th). A Nintendo Mega Multiplayer game sale will follow from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, the future of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains to be seen. Learn more about the upcoming Switch 2 in the article linked below!
