Nintendo Switch Online Just Dropped 3 EPIC Sega Classics – Play Now!

Summary

  • Nintendo Switch Online adds Sega Genesis games, including Streets of Rage, for Expansion Pack subscribers.
  • Launch of Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 will bring GameCube titles to Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Nintendo Switch Online has now included three timeless Sega Genesis games – Streets of Rage, Super Thunder Blade, and ESWAT: City Under Siege – into its collection that can be accessed by subscribers. For enthusiasts of retro gaming, a standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription offers a vast library of NES, SNES, and Game Boy classics. The Expansion Pack takes it further by offering numerous legendary N64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis games to the roster as well.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t wait for the day I get my hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5! For those who are subscribed to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack, it means we’ll be able to relish in some classic Game Cube titles. This exciting announcement was one of the standout moments during the April 2 Nintendo Direct Showcase. The initial games available will include racing thriller F-Zero GX, the captivating adventure of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and the action-packed Soulcalibur 2.

In the interim, gaming enthusiasts can anticipate frequent updates and benefits such as complimentary upgrades through their Nintendo Switch Online membership. On April 10th, Expansion Pack subscribers gained access to play “Streets of Rage,” “Super Thunder Blade,” and “ESWAT: City Under Siege.” These timeless Sega Genesis games cater to a variety of tastes, with side scrolling action, flight simulation, and beat ’em up genres represented.

Games Added to Switch Online + Expansion Pack in April

  • ESWAT: City Under Siege
  • Streets of Rage
  • Super Thunder Blade

Among the three fresh games, it’s probably Streets of Rage that resonates the most with me, given its 1991 debut kickstarted a long-lasting and prosperous series spanning four games, multiple fan projects, comics, and short stories. As recent as 2022, there were plans for a Streets of Rage feature film and television series by Lionsgate, though news on that project has been quiet lately. This new addition to Nintendo Switch Online is a side-scrolling beat ’em up where you take on the role of former police officers, battling against a crime syndicate that’s taken over the fictional city of Wood Oak.

In 1990, another side-scrolling platform game titled “ESWAT: City Under Siege” was launched. Based on a well-known arcade game of that era, this game introduced fresh levels and weapons into the mix. Players assume the role of a police officer tasked with maintaining law and order. Although it shares some similarities in terms of style and setting, the recently added game to Nintendo Switch’s online library provides a unique gaming experience compared to “Streets of Rage.

The flight simulator game “Super Thunder Blade” puts players against persistent adversaries, adding a twist by providing them with a helicopter as their weapon of choice. First released in 1988, this well-liked title has been adapted for various platforms, including the PS2 and PSP in 2007, and Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2009. Enthusiasts are eager to welcome it among the numerous games accessible with a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.

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2025-04-11 15:14