Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others.

To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit here.

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with newly added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC and retro SEGA Genesis games.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

• KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] – Long-time fans and new players alike can experience the beginning of the KINGDOM HEARTS adventure in this collection. Join Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy as they travel through Disney and Pixar worlds to overcome Darkness through the power of the Keyblade, all while experiencing the stories of and befriending a magical cast of characters. The collection includes KINGDOM HEARTS - HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC). KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 system today! Players who have the cloud version on Nintendo Switch can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 version at a discounted rate.
• Order of the Sinking Star – Explore a massive adventure featuring more than one thousand hand-crafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. Transport yourself to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions and vicious monsters. Explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters and stories, and then watch as they all collide. As the worlds merge, and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new gameplay possibilities. Play at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Order of the Sinking Star is available today on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – Experience a new chapter in the legendary horror series like never before. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival takes first-person action horror survival to the next level. Play the story of Aidan, who must use the power of a mysterious puzzle box – the Genesis Configuration – to help his girlfriend Sunny escape from the otherworldly hellscape of the Labyrinth. Wield the powers of the box to survive your bargain with the infamous Pinhead and do battle with the horrific cult devoted to the Cenobites. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is available today on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – In this expanded version of Dragon’s Dogma 2, embark on a single-player action-fantasy RPG to slay the Dragon who has taken your heart. As the Arisen, you will take down hostile barbarians, legendary enemies and giant monsters that each require strategic planning and techniques. Choose from different vocations and weapons as you traverse through the lands with your Pawns – otherworldly companions who will aid you on your destined mission. Explore the land of Norgan, a pale and icy region new to this version, with rare and powerful spoils that can be discovered through exploration and retrieved by battling ferocious monsters. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen sets off for adventure on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 9. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
• Alphadia I & II – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Arcade Archives 2 BALLOON BOMBER
• Arcade Archives 2 CRAZY BALLOON
• Console Archives Chack’n Pop
• Deck of Haunts
• EARTH DEFENSE FORCE5 for Nintendo Switch 2
• Echo Weaver
• Forever Ago
• Heartworm
• Hell is Us
• KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
• KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
• KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
• Mamon King For Nintendo Switch 2
• Ratatan – Available Oct. 14
• Silver Pines
• The Relic: First Guardian – Available Oct. 9
• The Witch’s Bakery – Available Oct. 14

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Arcade Archives BALLOON BOMBER
• Battle Chef Brigade + Battle Suit Aces
• BioMenace Remastered
• Boreal Tenebrae Act 0
• Deck of Haunts
• Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Available Oct. 9
• EGGCONSOLE AGGRES PC-8801
• Heartworm
• Heroic Songs: the Remix!
• HORSE CLUB Ride West – Available Oct. 9
• Isles of Sea and Sky
• KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
• Manairons
• myPOPGOES
• Neon Abyss 2
• Queen’s Blade Re:Build
• Rainbow Islands CS
• Rhythm Roll – Available Oct. 9
• Sesame Street: Friends & Fun – Available Oct. 9
• Shockwave Triggers – Available Oct. 14
• Sky Dunk
• SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide – Available Oct. 13
• Sugar Rush Rescue – Available Oct. 9
• The Face Door
• The Witch’s Bakery – Available Oct. 14
• Vault of Power
• Void Miner
• Wild Rose: Broken Compass

Pre-orders:

• Minecraft – Survive the night or create a work of art in the iconic sandbox game! Build anything you can imagine, uncover mysteries, and face foes in an infinite world that’s unique in every playthrough. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which brings improved visual elements, as well as the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, where you can explore a custom Mario themed world! The pack also features 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 version can also carry over their save data from the Nintendo Switch version. Play with friends across devices, in local multiplayer1 or connect with players online2 when Minecraft launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Oct. 27. Pre-order is available now in Nintendo eShop.

 Game Trials:

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Making friends is a big adventure! From Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. PT to Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online members2 can download and try the full Hello Kitty Island Adventure game for the Nintendo Switch system at no additional cost. Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends and restore an abandoned island to its former glory. Can you solve the mystery hidden within? If you decide to purchase the game during or after this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress. As an added bonus, for a limited time you can purchase the digital version of Hello Kitty Island Adventure for the Nintendo Switch system for 45% off at Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store! This sale ends Oct. 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Stay tuned for more Game Trials you can play on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems!

Nintendo Music:

• Cruising with the Corneria Crew – Prepare to take flight! The soundtrack for the Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2 is available now on Nintendo Music3! Take off with the tunes accompanying Star Fox team on their mission to defeat Andross, such as “Meteo,” “Area 6” and “Venom.” For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch:

• Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.