Switch Online Expansion Pack: Nintendo Teases Exclusive Perks for Switch2 Gamers

Summary

  • Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack offers access to GameCube games on Switch 2.
  • Switch 2 Edition upgrades for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are also included.
  • Switch 2 will likely continue receiving exclusive Switch Online benefits moving forward.

Nintendo has announced an extra perk for users who have subscribed to the Expansion Pack tier of their Nintendo Switch Online service: they will receive updates for the Switch 2 Edition of both “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.” Essentially, Nintendo Switch Online is similar to PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass. By becoming a member, users can engage in online gameplay with Switch games as well as numerous classic titles from past consoles.

At present, there are two levels of Nintendo Switch Online subscription: The basic level costs $19.99 annually, offering users access to fundamental features like online multiplayer support and games from NES, SNES, Game Boy, among other libraries. For those opting for the $49.99 yearly Expansion Pack tier, they gain all the benefits of the standard subscription plus a wider range of games including Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis titles and free DLCs for various Switch games. When the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is launched, subscribers of the Expansion Pack will enjoy even greater value for their money.

The Expansion Pack for Switch 2’s online service will grant players the ability to play GameCube games, including three titles at launch: “Wind Waker”, “F-Zero GX”, and “Soulcalibur 2”. It’s exciting to be able to play these classic games on the new console. Furthermore, subscribers of the Expansion Pack tier for Switch Online will also have the opportunity to experience the upgraded versions of “Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom” for Switch 2 without any extra cost.

Nintendo Switch 2 Online Expansion Pack Features

  • GameCube games
  • Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition upgrades

For those not familiar, Nintendo is bringing back some original Switch games as upgraded editions for the Switch 2, featuring enhancements and sometimes fresh content. The enhanced versions of titles like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom promise significantly better gameplay performance, ensuring a smoother gaming experience overall.

Upgrading to the Switch 2 Edition of games like ‘Breath of the Wild’ and ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ offers more than just enhanced gameplay. By downloading the Nintendo Switch app, players can take advantage of the Zelda Notes feature for added assistance in navigating these games. The Zelda Notes application even includes achievements for players to unlock, providing a compelling reason for fans to re-engage with ‘Breath of the Wild’ and ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ on their Switch 2 systems.

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2025-04-10 19:47