Nintendo Switch Online Added More Games in 2024 Than Any Previous Year

Nintendo Switch Online Added More Games in 2024 Than Any Previous Year

Summary

  • 2024 saw 56 games added to Nintendo Switch Online, the highest number in a year, including long-requested titles.
  • The Expansion Pack tier offers access to Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis libraries, totaling over 100 games.
  • The next Nintendo console will continue using the NSO service, ensuring access to classic Nintendo game libraries.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming history under my belt, I must say that 2024 was truly a golden year for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers like myself. With an impressive addition of 56 games to the service, it’s clear that Nintendo is listening to its community and catering to our love for nostalgia.

2024 proved to be a remarkably bustling year for the Nintendo Switch Online service, as it experienced the greatest number of games added to its subscription catalog. For those who subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, they gain entry to an expansive collection of retro games drawn from various corners of Nintendo’s history, such as the NES, SNES, and Game Boy systems for the standard offering. Those who upgrade to the Expansion Pack tier can enjoy an even broader selection of games, including titles from the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis libraries, and more, giving players over 100 diverse options to choose from.

2024 marked a significant growth spurt for the Nintendo gaming service, with numerous retro titles being introduced across all platforms and tiers. Among the long-awaited additions were “Banjo-Tooie,” two “F-Zero” games from the Game Boy Advance era, and more recently, the complete “Donkey Kong Land” trilogy. The influx of various games happened at an impressive rate, almost every month, resulting in a robust collection that has made this service a go-to hub for Nintendo’s classic games. It was in 2024 that the North American version of the app witnessed the highest number of game additions, as indicated by recent data analysis.

As reported by SmashToons on Bluesky, he’s been monitoring the number of games that have been incorporated into the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service. He recently updated his chart after the inclusion of the NES and Game Boy editions of Tetris DX in the NSO service. Now with Tetris DX added, 2024 has broken the record for the most games added to the North American NSO app in a single year, beating out 2023 which previously held that title.

2024 Saw 56 Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online

The chart indicates that a grand total of 56 new games were added to the Nintendo Switch Online service in the year 2024, just edging out the 55 games added in 2023. Moreover, the chart provides a breakdown of how many and which games were added each month on different platforms. As of December 12, 2024, the North American version of the app offers a library of 286 games (excluding any SP versions of specific titles).

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It has been verified that the upcoming Nintendo console will carry on utilizing the NSO service, offering access to a vast collection of classic games, including those from the Zelda, Donkey Kong, Kirby, and Super Mario series. This means players can continue enjoying this extensive game library even when Nintendo launches the Switch’s successor.

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2024-12-14 01:53