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:

• Valheim – Become one of Odin’s chosen warriors and survive the monster-infested realm to earn your place in his halls within this Viking exploration game. Players can brave the adventure alone or with up to nine friends online1 to discover a beautiful procedurally-generated world of land and sea. Fully optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 system, including support for the Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality and HD rumble 2, the game allows players to build mighty Viking halls, create new gear or cook meals to prepare for mighty skirmishes to come. Valheim is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Mewgenics – Build the ultimate cat army and send them into deep, challenging turn-based adventures. Draft abilities, collect items and manipulate genetics across generations in this roguelike tactics game from the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh. Mewgenics is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
• AKIBA LOST – Available Sept. 16
• Another Eden Begins Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Available Sept. 16
• Console Archives THE CONVENI 2
• Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Legendary Edition – Available Sept. 16
• HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush
• SPRAWL zero
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
• The Ramen Sensei – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection – Available Sept. 16

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• AKIBA LOST – Available Sept. 16
• Another Eden Begins – Available Sept. 16
• Arcade Archives ARKANOID REVENGE OF DOH
• Black Flower
• Circuit Flow
• Clockwork Rabbit
• Dimensional Animals – Available Sept. 16
• Dino Odyssey – Available Sept. 11
• Jaleco Sports: Faceoffs
• KUBO 3
• Little Witch in the Woods – Available Sept. 16
• Paranormal Watcher – Available Sept. 12
• Resonant Blade
• Roman Sands RE:Build – Available Sept. 16
• Shalnor: Silverwind Saga Bundle
• Super Takoyaki Battle
• The Clubies
• The NOexistenceN of you AND me
• The Royal Writ
• TORO 2
• Welcome To Mars 9: The Tale Of River – Available Sept. 16

Digital Spotlight:

• A Day for Play – Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch have fun games to play on National Video Games Day this Sept. 12! So why not hunt for treasure in a wild adventure in the single-player focused Splatoon Raiders, test your rhythmic sense across games in Rhythm Heaven Groove, and launch into a co-op, retro anime inspired adventure in Orbitals? Looking to dig into some sprawling RPG adventures? Touch grace in ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, which features a dark fantasy world full of excitement and mystery, and take on colossal beasts across the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will round out the series when it launches on Dec. 3!

Updates:

• Mario Kart World – A free update is available now for the Mario Kart World game! Ver. 1.8.0 lets players select courses inspired by the original Super Mario Kart game in VS Race and Online Play1, and also adds two new Knockout Tour routes – Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally. Additionally, Spectator Mode is now available when playing in groups via Online Play or LAN Play2, as well as filters when using Photo Mode!

Pre-orders:

• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Play through Bruce Wayne’s journey from origin to legend as he trains with The League of Shadows, becomes the hero of Gotham City, and forges a new family of allies with Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. Confront an ever-growing threat from across Batman’s Rogues Gallery as you face The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane and more. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight comes to Nintendo Switch 2 Sept. 18. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE – This brand-new FINAL FANTASY adventure is the first HD-2D game in the franchise, featuring the turn-based battles the franchise is known for. Enjoy a strategic battle system, dramatic story and cutscenes, voiced characters, and even the ability to traverse an overworld via chocobo and airship. The game also pays tribute to all the titles in the mainline FINAL FANTASY franchise with recruitable “visions” in the forms of classic characters like Cloud, Terra and Clive, who can join battles and unleash special moves. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Oct. 22. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
• Woodo – Welcome to Woodo, a cozy puzzle game where you assemble wooden scenes piece by piece like a 3D coloring book! Place objects in their correct spots and watch each scene slowly fill with color and life, revealing charming animations and small surprises through handcrafted dioramas. Play at your own pace while the narrator’s voice keeps you company as you settle into a world that comes together one piece at a time. The Nintendo Switch 2 version also supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for smooth gameplay! Woodo slots onto Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Sept. 16. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Game Trials:

• EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 – It’s your league. From Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT to Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online members1 can download and try the full EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system at no additional cost. Step into a reactive, always-evolving league where every NFL athlete has a distinct, realistic personality thanks to the all-new Persona Engine in Franchise. Build your NFL legacy on a deeper progression path with the new Superstar G.O.A.T. Career Journey and customize your dream roster with Ultimate Team Captains. 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. Stay tuned for future Game Trials you can play on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems.

Nintendo Music:

• Sheaves and Sheets – Flip the page and get ready to hit play – the Paper Mario soundtrack is available now on Nintendo Music3! Go through an audio escapade of Mario’s first storybook adventure with tracks like “A Party at Peach’s Castle,” “Shooting Star Summit,” “Toad Town Theme” and more. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
• Titular Tunes – The Title Theme track from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game for the Nintendo Switch 2 is available now as a Special Release on Nintendo Music! Enjoy this symphonic version of the classic theme ahead of the game’s launch on Nov. 5.

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.