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:

• Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Experience the critically-acclaimed first game in the Xenoblade Chronicles saga in 4K resolution on compatible TVs and full HD in handheld mode, all at 60 fps. The Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game features a host of new additions, such as a high-speed vehicle for traversing the game’s vast areas, new racing modes that let you earn in-game rewards, new equipment designs, and new voiceover added to the game’s Heart-to-Heart scenes. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now. An upgrade pack1 is also available for players who already have Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch system!
• STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions – Start your mission in a brand-new game set within the Astroneer universe with a focus on discovery, cooperative expeditions and camaraderie. Exploring deep space on the ESS Starseeker, players will need to work together with the crew of the space station to complete objectives that will take them further into the unknown regions of each planet. Embark on timed expeditions to gather resources, complete missions and further your goals, as well as those of your squad and the entire station. STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions is available today on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle – Kick off the fun with a Nintendo Switch 2 system, your choice of a select digital game, and a savings2 of up to $29.99! Every Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle comes with a download code that can be redeemed for a digital version of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokémon Pokopia. This bundle is available on Nintendo Store and at participating retailers for a limited time while supplies last.
• and Roger – Available June 17
• Arcade Archives 2 CAMELTRY
• Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Console Archives Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido
• Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked – Available June 16
• Denshattack! – Available June 17
• EA SPORTS FC 26 The World’s Game Edition
• Junkster – Available June 16
• Sea of Stars
• SnowRunner
• to a T
• Unrailed 2: Back on Track – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Experience the critically-acclaimed first game in the Xenoblade Chronicles saga in 4K resolution on compatible TVs and full HD in handheld mode, all at 60 fps. The Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game features a host of new additions, such as a high-speed vehicle for traversing the game’s vast areas, new racing modes that let you earn in-game rewards, new equipment designs, and new voiceover added to the game’s Heart-to-Heart scenes. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now. An upgrade pack1 is also available for players who already have Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch system!
• Angry Capybara
• Arashi Gaiden
• Arcade Archives CAMELTRY
• Arcade Pack
• Asphalt Dominion – Available June 13
• Beholder: Conductor
• Beholgar 2– Available June 12
• Blueberry – Available June 12
• Car Guys – Available June 16
• Death Attraction
• Dragon Loop
• EA SPORTS FC 26 The World’s Game Edition
• EGGCONSOLE MIRAI MSX2
• Flippy Jump
• Frogborne – Available June 12
• Hamstory
• Hellbrella – Available June 12
• Honey Sprint
• Judy’s Adventure DX
• Little Kitty Meow – Available June 12
• Love Chemistry – Sibella’s Formula
• Lovely Deco House
• Mori Carta
• Pitstop in Purgatory – Available June 12
• Planetfall Conquerors
• Re:Re:Ghosted– Available June 12
• Reel it! World Fishing
• Sayonara Wild Hearts + Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Bundle
• Scarlet Wolf
• Super Farming Boy – Available June 12
• Tale of Dark Lands
• Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor
• Unrailed 2: Back on Track
• Urban Jungle

Demos:

• Star Fox – A cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 game, Star Fox features newly overhauled character designs, freshly revamped looks for each stage, plus detailed cutscenes, fully voiced dialogue and a sweeping orchestral soundtrack. Experience all the classic action plus new modes – including online multiplayer3 – as you embark on a dangerous mission to save the Lylat System. Star Fox launches for Nintendo Switch 2 June 25, and you can enjoy a free demo available on Nintendo eShop now!

Pre-orders:

• ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition – ELDEN RING is an award-winning action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world. Explore treacherous dungeons and face epic boss battles. Including the base game and the SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE expansion, as well as new weapons, armor, a new Torrent appearance customization, and more, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 Aug. 28. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
• Minecraft Dungeons II – A hero’s work is never done! Return to the world of Minecraft Dungeons in an all new action RPG adventure brimming with high stakes encounters, thrilling challenges and never before seen locations as you set out to save a world in crisis. Will you and your allies prevail against the forces of evil and save the day once more? Minecraft Dungeons II launches Sept. 29 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort – Return to Wuhu Island with the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort game, a new entry in the series coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2! Create a Mii character or Sportsmate, then get up and moving with intuitive motion controls that use Joy-Con 2 controllers in a variety of ways across 12 sports. Team up or challenge friends and family4, or play solo, in new and returning sports including Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf and Thumb Wrestling – and leisure sports like Skateboarding, Power Cruising and Prop Plane. You can also do some warm-ups with Jump Rope! Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches Oct. 22. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
• Orbitals – Blast off with Maki and Omura as they brave the deadly Storm Wall and the perils beyond to save their home. This intergalactic two-player co-op adventure set in a retro anime-inspired universe rewards smart teamwork and clear communication. Save the day together when Orbitals blasts off for Nintendo Switch 2 Sept. 3. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music:

• The Cosmic Chorus – The Free Roam with Super Mario Galaxy and Free Roam with Super Mario Galaxy 2 playlists have been added to Nintendo Music5! Give your day a boost with star-studded tunes like “Egg Planet (Super Mario Galaxy),” “Sky Station Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy 2)” and more!
• A Whistle in the Wind – Stop and smell the roses with the freshly-added Nature playlist – a curated assortment of tracks well-suited for enjoying nature. Wind down or get focused with songs like “Sun-Speckled Terrace,” “Shiveria Snowscape” and “By the Water.”

Activities:

• Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush Super Mario Collaboration Event – The DK Island & Emerald Rush paid DLC6 for Donkey Kong Bananza will receive a new, limited-time content in collaboration with Super Mario Bros. Players who have beaten the main game and purchased the DLC can enjoy new outfits for Donkey Kong and Pauline inspired by Mario and Luigi, plus ? Blocks, Super Mushrooms and more! The first wave ends June 30 at 12:59 a.m. PT.
• DK Challenge – Get ready for a unique limited-time event celebrating all things Donkey Kong! From now through 12:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 1, Nintendo Switch 2 players with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership3 can take on challenges across several NES, Super NES and Game Boy games featuring Donkey Kong available with Nintendo Classics. By completing them, you can earn and enjoy collectible digital Challenge Cards. Plus, if you have Donkey Kong Bananza, you can attempt even more challenges!

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

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